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 The translation of the name Puerto Rico is “rich port” the islands name come from spanish.  The taino Indians called the island Boriquen, it means “land.

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1  The translation of the name Puerto Rico is “rich port” the islands name come from spanish.  The taino Indians called the island Boriquen, it means “land of the valiant ones.” 7th Grade - Week 3

2  The translation of the name Puerto Rico is “rich port.” the island’s name comes from Spanish.  The Taino Indians called the island Boriquen; it means “land of the valiant ones.” 7th Grade - Week 3

3  Ms Gonzalez attends three celebrashuns Dia de la Raza, October 12 discovery day, November 19; and Constitution Day.  Preparacions for the Feast of St. john the Baptist occurs every year in june. 7th Grade - Week 3

4  Ms. Gonzalez attends three celebrations: Dia de la Raza, October 12; Discovery Day, November 19; and Constitution Day.  Preparations for the Feast of St. John the Baptist occur every year in June. 7th Grade - Week 3

5  After the Spanish-American war of 1898, Spain ceded Puerto Rico to the united States.  At first there was not no cooperashun among Americans and Puerto Ricans. 7th Grade - Week 3

6  After the Spanish-American War of 1898, Spain ceded Puerto Rico to the United States.  At first, there was no cooperation between Americans and Puerto Ricans. 7th Grade - Week 3

7  Then Luis Munoz Marin developed friendships with people in president Franklin D Roosevelts adminstrasion.  The U.S. congress passed a bill to create the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Truman signed it on August 5 1947. 7th Grade - Week 3

8  Then Luis Munoz Marin developed friendships with people in President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s adminstration.  The U.S. Congress passed a bill to create the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Truman signed it on August 5, 1947. 7th Grade - Week 3

9  Wouldn’t many European and americans jump at the chance to vacashun in Puerto Rico  Denise and me visited these places Culebra, an island El Yunque a rain forest; and La Parguera, a fishing resort. 7th Grade - Week 3

10  Wouldn’t many Europeans and Americans jump at the chance to vacation in Puerto Rico?  Denise and I visited these places: Culebra, an island; El Yunque, a rain forest; and La Parguera, a fishing resort. 7th Grade - Week 3


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