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What were the places Columbus explored on his second voyage?
The second voyage of Christopher Columbus was a vastly expanded one from his first voyage in 1492. He expanded his exploration of the Caribbean Sea and had enough men and ships to bring settlers and animals that were needed to gain a foothold in places such as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Cuba among other islands in that sea.
What makes China unique among the other civilizations in the world?
It has the great wall of china
What led to the discontent among puerto ricans even after the passage of the foraker act?
The Foraker Act granted only partial, rather than full citizenship to Puerto Ricans. It left the legal status of the island nebulous. The Jones Shafroth Act increased their representation and allowed for a popularly elected senate, all laws still needed to pass through Congress. Many Puerto Ricans were aggrieved at both bills, because they continued to only provide them partial rights.
What are some unique features of Greek thoughts and ideas?
Ancient Greece stands out among most other ancient civilizations by a remarkable heritage of unique ideas, thoughts, and customs. Democracy first appeared among the Greeks, with the city-state of Athens providing a rough example for later generations to imitate. Philosophy -- or, the love of wisdom -- is another unique discovery (or, as it may be put, invention) of the Greeks, whereby rationally is systematically utilized in order to guide or improve human lifestyles and social arrangements.
What part in American did Spain claim?
Spain claimed most if the North America in the colonial times. Some of the areas that they controlled include Texas, Puerto Rico, Gulf coast, Florida and California among others.
What were the places Columbus explored on his second voyage?
The second voyage of Christopher Columbus was a vastly expanded one from his first voyage in 1492. He expanded his exploration of the Caribbean Sea and had enough men and ships to bring settlers and animals that were needed to gain a foothold in places such as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Cuba among other islands in that sea.
Why is the Caribbean considered an archipelago?
The Caribbean is considered an archipelago because it is made up of a group of islands that are closely situated to each other, forming a cluster or chain of islands in the Caribbean Sea. Major islands in the Caribbean include Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, among others.
What are two Spanish-speaking islands?
Cuba and the Dominican Republic are the names of two Spanish-speaking islands. Both islands, along with Puerto Rico, number among the islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Examples of Spanish-speaking islands elsewhere in the world range from the Canary Islands in the central-eastern Atlantic Ocean to Easter Island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean and Mallorca in the northwestern Mediterranean Sea.
What are typical destinations for a Caribbean Cruise?
It depends upon which cruise you choose. Jamaica and the Virgin Islands are always popular destinations. St. Maartens, The Caymans and Puerto Rico are among the best destinations.
Can iguans swin?
In general no. However The Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) found only on the Galápagos Islands is unique among modern lizards in that it canlive and forage in the sea.
What are the islands where Charles Darwin observed variation among organisms?
Galapagos Islands are the islands where Charles Darwin observed variation among organisms.
What islands would you not find among polynesian islands?
Hispaniola
Why do distances among islands affects the trading industry?
distances among islands affect the trading industry in the Philippines?
Why do distances among islands affect the trading industry Philippines?
distances among islands affect the trading industry in the Philippines?
Why soybean unique among pulses?
Soya beans is the most unique among pulses because of the number of proteins that it contains.
Is puerto rico an island or is costa rica an island?
Puerto Rico is an island. The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico consists of the main island of Puerto Rico and a number of smaller islands. They are part of an archipelago among the Greater Antilles in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The Republic of Costa Rica is located on the Central American isthmus between Panama and Nicaragua. Its coastlines border the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
Who explored northern Puerto Rico?
Among others, there was Ponce de Leon.
