Read the following information and answer the questions below. PUERTO RICO Latin America 3,423 sq. mi Discovered by Columbus in 1493 "Puerto Rico is the smallest of the Greater Antilles." Puerto Rico, the eastern most island of the Greater Antilles, has a self-governing "commonwealth" relationship with the United States. The island was conquered in 1508 by Spain and retained by Spain until after the Spanish-American war when it was taken over by the United States in 1898. In 1917 Puerto Ricans were made U.S. citizens without the right to vote, and in 1947 Congress permitted them to become self-governing. Puerto Rico has little or no resources of its own. Today's economy is mostly based on the tourist-industry. Puerto Rico is noted for its many splendid beaches such as Dorado and Luquillo. 1. Puerto Rico was discovered by __________ . 2. Puerto Rico was conquered in 1508 by __________ . 3. Puerto Ricans became U.S. citizens in __________ . 4. Puerto Rico's economy is based on the __________ industry. Your score is out of 4
PUERTO RICO Latin America 3,423 sq. mi Discovered by Columbus in 1493 "Puerto Rico is the smallest of the Greater Antilles." Puerto Rico, the eastern most island of the Greater Antilles, has a self-governing "commonwealth" relationship with the United States. The island was conquered in 1508 by Spain and retained by Spain until after the Spanish-American war when it was taken over by the United States in 1898. In 1917 Puerto Ricans were made U.S. citizens without the right to vote, and in 1947 Congress permitted them to become self-governing. Puerto Rico has little or no resources of its own. Today's economy is mostly based on the tourist-industry. Puerto Rico is noted for its many splendid beaches such as Dorado and Luquillo. 1. Puerto Rico was discovered by __________ . 2. Puerto Rico was conquered in 1508 by __________ . 3. Puerto Ricans became U.S. citizens in __________ . 4. Puerto Rico's economy is based on the __________ industry. Your score is out of 4