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Q: What was the original name Columbus gave to Puerto Rico?
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When did Puerto Rico get its independence?

when your momy gave birth to you


What did the taino Indians call Puerto Rico?

The tainos called the island of Puerto Rico, Borikén. Thats why in some puertorrican aspects of culture, the word Borinquen can be found, making a reference to the name that the tainos gave the island.


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Cuba gave them a reverse flag for helping them in the Spanish-American war. P.s Puerto Rico to Spain is the same as America to England


Why did the US try to control Puerto Rico's affairs?

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What is the way that Jones act affect Puerto Rico?

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What did a 1917 law give Puerto Rico?

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What country was created first Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic?

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What land was given to the US after the Spanish American War?

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How Puerto Rico become part of US?

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