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Harvest of Empire

Harvest of Empire. Puerto Ricans: Citizens Yet Foreigners Ashton Haga ENGL 3326 February 20, 2012. Location. Smallest by land of Greater Antilles Includes the main island of Puerto Rico and a number of smaller islands Vieques , Culebra, and Mona. Brief History of Puerto Rico.

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Harvest of Empire

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  1. Harvest of Empire Puerto Ricans: Citizens Yet Foreigners Ashton Haga ENGL 3326 February 20, 2012

  2. Location • Smallest by land of Greater Antilles • Includes the main island of Puerto Rico and a number of smaller islands • Vieques, Culebra, and Mona

  3. Brief History of Puerto Rico • Columbus discovered in 1493 • Native people known as Taínos • Under Spanish rule, forced into slavery • Nearly wiped out due to European diseases • Spain ceded Puerto Rico to United States in Treaty of Paris 1898 • Since 1947, Puerto Rican citizens are able to elect their own governor • cannot vote in U.S. presidential election

  4. Poverty in Puerto Rico • 3.8 million people live in Puerto Rico • As of 2008, 44.8% of the population is below the poverty level • As of 2011, 16% unemployment rate • Average family size: 3.6 • Income per family: $27,017 • As of 2007, 1.479 million people in the labor force • Agriculture 2.1% • Industry 19% • Services 79% • During Great Depression, heavy migration to New York City Migration: The Puerto Rican Experience http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJnvmcsF6-A

  5. Gang Activity • From mid 1940s through mid 1960s • From war production/manufacturing to service jobs • Youth facing discrimination more likely to join • Gangs faded in the 1960s due to public programs and increased drug use Gangland: Latin Kings of NYC Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59oQdI5xnLA&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL9E58BABFDA158478

  6. Drug Use • Most likely to turn to drugs if unable to successfully learn American meanings and perspectives • Focus on wealth and freedom

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