Puerto Rico

Presented by Tirzah Reilly

History

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