Monday,
December 14, 2009 -
Christopher Columbus arrived at
this island in November 19,
1493. He found living here a
group of Indians known today as
the TaĂnos.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
- The island had many names such
as “Boriquen” but its current
name means “Rich Port”in
English.
Wednesday,
December 16, 2009 - This
island was invaded by the United
States during the
Spanish-American War during
1898. As an outcome of the war
Spain gave up with island.
Therefore, people in this island
speak English as well as
Spanish.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
- This island can elect their
own governor, has its own
customs, has their traditional
Spanish foods, and has their own
laws; however all people born
here are considered American
Citizens, can serve in the
United States Military and even
uses American monies.
Friday,
December 18, 2009 - This
neat island is one of the three
points of the Bermuda Triangle.
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