1. MS. ALMARAZ-DE SANTIAGO MR. COHEN
History of Puerto Rico
MS. ALMARAZ-DE SANTIAGO
MR. COHEN

2. Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean Sea
San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico

3. Brief History
Native Americans arrived – the Arawak. They came to the island in three different waves as the Igneri, Ostionoid, and Tainos
Arawak Indians called the island Borinquen, which means “the land of the brave lord”
The Tainos were a peaceful nation-First natives Columbus encountered in 1493

5. Brief History Continued…
Columbus named the island San Juan Bautista

6. Brief History Continued…
In 1508, the first Spanish settlers came to San Juan Bautista looking for gold
Their leader was Juan Ponce de Leon
He changed the island’s name to Puerto Rico which means rich port
The Taino Indians were forced into slavery to mine for gold

7. Brief History Continued…
In 1898, the U.S. entered the Cuban War for independence against Spain= Spanish-American War
On Aug 11, 1898, Spain surrenders to the U.S.
Dec 10, 1898, the Treaty of Paris was signed, which officially ended the Spanish-American War
US gets Puerto Rico, Philippines, Guam, and Guantanamo Bay in Cuba
In contrast, Spain lost the last of its empire in the New World

8. Brief History Continued…
On July 25, 1952, the island became the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is not a state, but rather a self-governing possession of the U.S.

9. Brief History Continued…
From 1952 to present, Puerto Rico has remained a U.S. Territory, and never gained its own independence
For this reason, both flags fly next to each other in Puerto Rico
To this day, some islanders want:
INDEPENDENT , to become the 51st STATE, stay a COMMONWEALTH

10. Government Setup Commonwealth Territory of the United States
Autonomous
Self-Governing
Does Not Have Statehood in the United States
Territory of the United States

11. Interesting Governmental Rights for Puerto Ricans
Voting in the United States
Presidential Primaries
No Election Day Privileges
President of the United States is the Head of State in Puerto Rico
Non voting member in Congress (elected by the people)

12. Political Parties Popular Democratic Party (PDP)
Remain Commonwealth
New Progressive Party (PNP)
Statehood
Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP)
Independence
                 

13. Opening Assessment “When tyranny is law, revolution is in order.”
-Pedro Albizu Campos
1. What does quote mean? (Simplify It)
2. Do you agree or disagree with quote?

14. Pedro Albizu Campos
To many Pedro Albizu Campos, he was a HERO. To others, he was a TERRORIST.
1. Watch clip:
2. Find evidence for why he would be considered a hero and a terrorist.
HERO/TERROSIST

15. PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS HERO TERRORIST
Fighting for Independence of Puerto Rico
Inspirational figure to those who wanted to fight
Harvard Educated
Fought for what he believed in, even in prison
Spent his “entire” life helping his PR people
Enlisted in army (US)
Got his PHD
Strike against PR railway and Light and Power CO
Raised funds for the cause of PR independence
Allegedly ordered the assassination of President Truman
Idea to plant a bomb in State Capital building
His party planned an armed revolt against the US

16. Reading-Albizu Campos
Read and Annotate
Continue List=HERO/TERRORIST
Short Paragraph 1: Look for similarities and differences between protests for Puerto Rico and against the banning of Ethnic Studies in Tucson, AZ
Short Paragraph 2: Analyze LAW 53 passed in Puerto Rico 1948 (Compare it to HB in AZ)
Short Paragraph 3: Is Law 53 FAIR?