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An 8 page research paper that explores the effects of US colonialism on Puerto Rico. The writer argues that an examination of Puerto Rican history demonstrates that 100 years of US domination has meant oppression and ruin for many of the people inhabiting this island. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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mindset generally refers to the experience of poor immigrants who come to the US in search of employment. This image of Puerto Rico can be traced directly to the
effects of US imperialism and colonial rule. An examination of Puerto Rican history demonstrates that 100 years of US domination has meant oppression and ruin for many of the people
inhabiting this island. On July 25, 1898, US General Nelson Miles and his troops waded ashore at Guanica, Puerto Rico with the intend of capturing Spains last colonial possession
(Buchanan, 1998). Prior to 1898, the Puerto Rican people rebelled several times against decadent Spanish rule, first a Lares (in 1868) and then at Yauco (in 1897) (Gonzalez-Cruz, 1998). As
a result of Puerto Rican efforts toward independence, an autonomous government, free of Spanish domination, was established in March of 1898; however, this government lasted only a few months before
the US invasion (Scarano, 1994). In less than three weeks, the US forces in Puerto Rico solidified their control over the island. General Miles promised that the overthrow
of Spanish authorities would mean individual freedom for the people of Puerto Rico (Gonsalez-Cruz, 1998). However, after occupation became a fact, General John R. Brooke, the first military governor of
Puerto Rico, did away with the parliament and the provincial delegation Gonsalez-Cruz, 1998). The advent of US rule did not improve either health or labor conditions for the people, but
rather reinforced already existing social barriers and increases societal inequalities Gonsalez-Cruz, 1998). While the US officials promised increased liberty for all, initially, the only people offered US citizenship were the
Spanish. Furthermore, US troops protected the Spanish landowners against rebel attacks from Puerto Ricans seeking independence from Spain Gonsalez-Cruz, 1998). Once it was clear that the Americans would allow
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