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Puerto Rico
Presented by Tirzah Reilly
Independence
• Puerto Rico has always tried to gain independence for the island.
• The Spanish were the first to find and conquer Puerto Rico, but the Puerto Ricans revolted against and overthrew them.
• America now owns Puerto Rico, but it is not considered part of the U.S.
Events• 1493 - Christopher Columbus discovers the
island on his second journey to the New World.• 1508 - Spanish colonization begins.• 1513 - African slaves are introduced to the
island.• 1873 - The Spanish Constitutional Monarchy is
replaced by a republican government, and slavery is also abolished.
• 1902 - U.S. declares Puerto Rico as part of it’s territory.
• Throughout history, many hurricanes hit the island.
Historic People
• Joseph M. Acaba: first Puerto Rican astronaut
• Roberto Cofresí
Geography
Terrain
• Found off the
Climate
• Puerto Rico has a tropical marine (meaning the temperature is influenced by the ocean) and usually mild climate.
• There is little temperature variation.
• The hurricane season is between June and November.
• The normal temp is around 82°F
Culture
Economy
Famous People
Food
Citations
• https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rq.html
• http://socialjustice.ccnmtl.columbia.edu/index.php?title=El_Grito_del_Lares&redirect=no
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rican_independence_movement
• http://www.iexplore.com/world_travel/Puerto+Rico/Climate
• http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JLPR2/comment.html?entrynum=0&tstamp=200802