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puerto rico imperialism infographic
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U.S Puerto Rico imperialism info-graphic
by: Nyrelle Cortes
what was puerto rico like?
overview
they had major military post and they didn't have freedom of speech. their economic situation was extremely poor. the majority of the island was catholic-protestant
they'd speak colloquial language. they'd get devastated by hurricanes. the U.S wanted puerto rico because they were an outlet for manufactured goods and a key naval station in the Caribbean
the united states was given power over puerto rico because it was in the Caribbean andbecuase the power imbalance
May 20, 1898
treaty ends the spanish-american war. the US gained Guam, the Philippines and Puerto Rico
August 1, 1898
3,300 soldiers storm puerto rico