Puerto Rico Analysis And Perspective
Puerto Rico: Analysis and Perspectives
Juan Claudio
Springfield College
Human Services Portfolio Development
HUSB 307/S1
Kellee Grucci
November 01, 2014 SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE SCHOOL OF HUMAN SERVICE CLAIM FOR CREDIT-COVER SHEET Student’s Name: Juan Claudio College and Course #: Course Title: Credits Claimed: Springfield College, HUSB-136 Puerto Rico: Analysis and Perspectives 3 Verification:
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Discuss the major historical factors and participants that contribute to the development of Puerto Rican cultural identity. Include information about the discovery and conquest of the island and colonization. How have Indigenous, Spanish and African people contributed to the culture of Puerto Rico.
There are many facts and participants that have made a positive contribution to my Puerto Rican identity. I will begin by giving a brief description of Puerto Rico’s discovery and colonization. Also, I will discuss other factors important to the contributions of the Puerto Rican culture. The first subject I will be introducing is our colonization history. My second point to this discussion will touch many factors to our cultural uniqueness and the contributions made by other races or groups in the development of our identity.
History established that Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico on November 19, 1493 during his second voyage to the new world. Puerto Rico was named San Juan Bautista by Columbus. The Tainos indigenous people called the island Boriken or Borinquen (Spanish language) which meant “Tierra Del Alto Senor” (“Land of the Noble Lord”). In the years that followed, Spain granted settlement rights to Juan Ponce De Leon in 1508, who established a settlement at Caparra and became the islands first …show more content…
Following the Spanish-American War, the United States acquired the island of Puerto Rico. Leaders in Puerto Rico sought independence, but The United States government asserted colonial control. This history of colonization sets the stage for a more modern struggle for Puerto Rican liberation and the United States repression of such movements. Transitional experiences Puerto Ricans may undergo in their daily lives do not directly impact the political agendas and activities. Discussions regarding statehood, commonwealth and independence have been a well debated issue in Puerto Rican politics to this date.
Questions regarding this issue of Puerto Rico remaining a U.S. territory, becoming a U.S. state or becoming an independent country have eluded the will of assertion among the Puerto Rican people. A set of initiatives has been set forth on the subject. Congress has considered some four major bills related to the Puerto Rico political status question. Referendums have been held four times to determine the desire political status of Puerto Rico in relation to the United
Juan Claudio
Springfield College
Human Services Portfolio Development
HUSB 307/S1
Kellee Grucci
November 01, 2014 SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE SCHOOL OF HUMAN SERVICE CLAIM FOR CREDIT-COVER SHEET Student’s Name: Juan Claudio College and Course #: Course Title: Credits Claimed: Springfield College, HUSB-136 Puerto Rico: Analysis and Perspectives 3 Verification:
I am able to write this claim about Puerto Rico: Analysis and Perspectives due to my personal experiences and background …show more content…
Discuss the major historical factors and participants that contribute to the development of Puerto Rican cultural identity. Include information about the discovery and conquest of the island and colonization. How have Indigenous, Spanish and African people contributed to the culture of Puerto Rico.
There are many facts and participants that have made a positive contribution to my Puerto Rican identity. I will begin by giving a brief description of Puerto Rico’s discovery and colonization. Also, I will discuss other factors important to the contributions of the Puerto Rican culture. The first subject I will be introducing is our colonization history. My second point to this discussion will touch many factors to our cultural uniqueness and the contributions made by other races or groups in the development of our identity.
History established that Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico on November 19, 1493 during his second voyage to the new world. Puerto Rico was named San Juan Bautista by Columbus. The Tainos indigenous people called the island Boriken or Borinquen (Spanish language) which meant “Tierra Del Alto Senor” (“Land of the Noble Lord”). In the years that followed, Spain granted settlement rights to Juan Ponce De Leon in 1508, who established a settlement at Caparra and became the islands first …show more content…
Following the Spanish-American War, the United States acquired the island of Puerto Rico. Leaders in Puerto Rico sought independence, but The United States government asserted colonial control. This history of colonization sets the stage for a more modern struggle for Puerto Rican liberation and the United States repression of such movements. Transitional experiences Puerto Ricans may undergo in their daily lives do not directly impact the political agendas and activities. Discussions regarding statehood, commonwealth and independence have been a well debated issue in Puerto Rican politics to this date.
Questions regarding this issue of Puerto Rico remaining a U.S. territory, becoming a U.S. state or becoming an independent country have eluded the will of assertion among the Puerto Rican people. A set of initiatives has been set forth on the subject. Congress has considered some four major bills related to the Puerto Rico political status question. Referendums have been held four times to determine the desire political status of Puerto Rico in relation to the United