Puerto Rico by Maddie Hinton and Kylie Paskey by Kylie Paskey https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao en-us 2017-10-31 18:27:21 UTC 2023-06-09 08:40:36 UTC hello@padlet.com Location MH hintomad1 https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202285550 North of South America, south of Cuba, and between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. ]]> 2017-10-31 18:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202285550 When was the country acquired? KP paskekyl https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202285720 America took control over Puerto Rico In July 1898, near the end of the Spanish-American War. U.S. forces launched an invasion of Puerto Rico the  island that was one of Spain’s two principal possessions in the Caribbean at this time.]]> 2017-10-31 18:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202285720 Citations paskekyl https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202286777 http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/u-s-takes-control-of-puerto-rico

http://www.history.com/news/puerto-ricos-complicated-history-with-the-united-states

http://welcome.topuertorico.org/economy.shtml

http://www.economywatch.com/world_economy/puerto-rico/export-import.html

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/puerto-rico/744401]]> 2017-10-31 18:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202286777 Why was it acquired? MH hintomad1 https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202287240 American invaded Puerto Rico because it was a Spanish territory and due to its interests in developing a sugar market there. ]]> 2017-10-31 18:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202287240 How does the United States control/operate/defend this country today? KP/MH hintomad1 https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202287344 Puerto Rico is a self-governing commonwealth for the United States. The chief of state is the President of the United States of America. The head of government is an elected Governor.]]> 2017-10-31 18:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202287344 Was their opposition to U.S. control from the native inhabitants or otherwise? KP hintomad1 https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202287534 This continued until the Treaty of Paris came into effect in April, 1899. In this new period, “The Army of the United States in Porto Rico was no longer a belligerent, for there was no public enemy, and there could no longer be a hostile occupation and control.”  This assumed that the Spanish were the only ones opposed to American rule in Puerto Rico. ]]> 2017-10-31 18:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202287534 What purpose does it serve today? MH hintomad1 https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202287673 The US is the main trading partner of Puerto Rico and accounts for nearly 90% of latter’s exports and over 55% of its imports. The major items exported by Puerto Rico are chemicals, electronics, apparel, canned tuna, rum, beverage concentrates and medical equipment.]]> 2017-10-31 18:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202287673 What is the current economic situation of the country? Population? What kind of government do they have? MH hintomad1 https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202288087 Puerto Rico's economy relies mainly on federal aid from the United State government. As of 2016 survey, there are estimate of 3 million people. Puerto Rico is a self-governing commonwealth in association with the United States.]]> 2017-10-31 18:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202288087 Other interesting facts? Culture? Religion? Tourist Attractions? KP hintomad1 https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202288211 In Puerto Rico it's pretty much hot all year round. The majority of Puerto Ricans are Roman Catholic, but religious freedom for all faiths is guaranteed by the Commonwealth Constitution. Some tourist attractions are the Flamenco Beach and the Old San Jaun. ]]> 2017-10-31 18:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/paskekyl/fyzwcusrinao/wish/202288211