TASK 3
History of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico was originally populated by the Taíno Indians a long time ago. Then Spain invaded the island and many Spanish moved there. The United States invaded Puerto Rico in 1989 and then in 1952 it became a Commonwealth of the U.S. This means it is much like a state with limited power. Puerto Ricans are considered United States citizens. Many Puerto Ricans travel back and forth between the U.S. and Puerto Rico for work or to see family/friends (Like Abuela does in the book!).
If you would like to learn more about Puerto Rican history, CLICK HERE.
HERE are some pictures of Puerto Ricans
Here are some more facts about Puerto Rico:
Things that are grown there:
pineapples, pumpkins, peppers, sugar, bananas and coffee beans
What weather is like there:
For most the year, it is sunny and warm
But in August it can rain alot
Between August and November hurricanes can occur
Puerto Rico was originally populated by the Taíno Indians a long time ago. Then Spain invaded the island and many Spanish moved there. The United States invaded Puerto Rico in 1989 and then in 1952 it became a Commonwealth of the U.S. This means it is much like a state with limited power. Puerto Ricans are considered United States citizens. Many Puerto Ricans travel back and forth between the U.S. and Puerto Rico for work or to see family/friends (Like Abuela does in the book!).
If you would like to learn more about Puerto Rican history, CLICK HERE.
HERE are some pictures of Puerto Ricans
As you can see, Puerto Ricans have As you can see, Puerto Ricans have many different hair color and skin colors. There is much DIVERSITY in Puerto Rico.
Here are some more facts about Puerto Rico:
Things that are grown there:
pineapples, pumpkins, peppers, sugar, bananas and coffee beans
What weather is like there:
For most the year, it is sunny and warm
But in August it can rain alot
Between August and November hurricanes can occur
The National sport is béisbol (baseball)
Now go to Task 4!