-
Spanish American War United States Navy
1,343 wordsMost may think that the Spanish-American War was a war between the Americans and the Spanish. Most are right, but only to a point, because the Spanish-American War also included wars between the Americans and the Filipinos, as well as between the Americans and Puerto-Ricans. Reasons for these wars occurring are obvious to the history connoisseur, but to the normal individual, they may not be so distinct. America has been a country of great power for years, and that power has come not only from y...
Free research essays on topics related to: puerto rican, united states navy, spanish american war, puerto rico, hundred thousand -
Spanish Speaking Puerto Rico
1,862 wordsHISPANIC American baseball players; BASEBALL -- History Hispanic, Apr 99, Vol. 13 Issue 4, p 42, 2 p, 1 c Details the history of Hispanic American baseball players. Trials and tribulations that parallel the Hispanic community; Hunger of the Hispanic Americans for recognition in the field of baseball; Importance of the Latin contingent in American baseball; Language barrier; Racism; Expansion of baseball's Latin contingent in baseball; This title is not held locally Click here to mark for print. ...
Free research essays on topics related to: major leagues, puerto rico, dominican republic, spanish speaking, baseball players -
Spanish American War War With Spain
2,415 words... up du Lome was forced to resign over the matter, and tensions between the US and Spain increased. Six days after Hearst published the Lome letter, the USS Maine sailed into Havana harbor. The surprised Spanish, who had only been given a few hours notice that the Maine was coming, were quite upset. Although the Maine claimed to be on a friendly mission, it was a powerful warship. The Spanish authorities felt that the US was trying to intimidate them and was interfering with Spanish sovereignt...
Free research essays on topics related to: treaty of paris, spanish american war, theodore roosevelt, declaration of war, war with spain -
Puerto Rican Puerto Rico
764 wordsStatus: Endangered throughout its range, Federal Register, March 11, 1967. The Puerto Rican parrot is bright green, about a foot in length, with red forehead, blue primary wing feathers, and flesh-colored bill and feet. This bird feeds chiefly on wild fruits, particularly the sierra palm (Pre storia montana), but may also consume flowers and tender shoots. During October, when other fruits are scarce, the tabonuco fruit (Dacryodes excelsa) becomes an important food item. Rodriguez-Vidal (1959) l...
Free research essays on topics related to: wild, national forest, 000 acres, puerto rico, puerto rican -
Cinco De Mayo Puerto Rico
898 wordsYou are home alone. Silence does not match your personality so you decide to turn on a music station. You are listening to Latin music and you move to the rhythm. You cannot avoid it. You are dancing! The music has body and soul and it has taken over you. You close your eyes and feel the music that has moved your senses. While you listen to the sounds you recognize some musical instruments, but there is one unusual, and splendid sound unknown to you. The sound is vibrant and captivating. The ins...
Free research essays on topics related to: times magazine, musical, three kings, cinco de mayo, puerto rico -
Spanish American War War The United States
1,111 wordsThroughout history, there have been many wars that have been caused by many different reasons. Also, the effects of the wars may greatly impact, good or bad, either side of the fight. One great war in history of the United States was the Spanish-American War of 1898. The Spanish-American War was caused by many things. The war has left a lasting effect of both countries involved, the United States and Spain. Both Spain and the United States were greatly impacted by the war. The Spanish-American W...
Free research essays on topics related to: war the united states, spanish colonies, uss maine, spanish american war, puerto rico -
Property Without Due Process Trial By Jury
2,207 words... Drug Enforcement Administration. National Drug Control Policy Director William Bennett has declared that some indoor lighting and hydroponic equipment is purchased by marijuana growers, so retailers and wholesalers of such equipment are drug profiteers and co-conspirators. Bjornson was not charged with any crime, nor subpoenaed, issued a warrant, or arrested. No illegal substances were found on his premises. Federal officials were unable to convince grand juries to indict Bjornson. By Februa...
Free research essays on topics related to: property without due process, cruel and unusual, bill of rights, impartial jury, trial by jury -
People Of Color Puerto Rico
941 wordsThe economies of Cuba and Puerto Rico are very similar during the 16 th, 17 th, and 18 th centuries. As Spain colonized these two islands in the 16 th century under the idea that gold was abundant. Thus in turn the islands became a safe port for Spain and her vessels. It also set out to be a huge migration from the Spain to the islands, because everyone was set to search for gold... This turned out to be short lived as the mining of gold peaked in 1517 till 1819. By Spain using Cuba and Puerto R...
Free research essays on topics related to: forced labor, puerto rico, black market, civil servants, people of color -
Ponce De Leon Puerto Rico
507 wordsPonce de Leon was a sailor and explorer for Spain. He had been given governorship of Hispaniola where he soon discovered that on Puerto Rico gold was found. He soon conquered the island and was given governorship of it. From the gold he became very wealthy. He soon learned of an Indian tale of an island called Bimini. On the Island There were supposedly lots if gold and pearls and a mystical fountain that could restore ones youth. Ponce de Leon asked for and received permission to conquer and se...
Free research essays on topics related to: west coast, puerto rico, ponce de leon, ponce, present day -
Puerto Ricans Puerto Rico
749 wordsChapter IV focuses on the presence of the Americans in Puerto Rico during the early part of the twentieth century and their subsequent development of the sugarcane industry there. During this time, the United States military occupied Puerto Rico. Due to this occupation, the native islanders were affected in numerous ways and were looked down upon by the Americans. The Americans viewed the natives as incompetent and unable to be trusted. Many new American banks were popping up in Guamani that wer...
Free research essays on topics related to: puerto rico, puerto ricans, native peoples, mills, snow white -
Puerto Rico Puerto Ricans
2,055 wordsA very massive group of levees may be all that is in the way of lower lying New Orleans and destruction with a visit from Hurricane Georges. Without the levee system and concrete flood walls Georges could have catastrophic effects in New Orleans. But with this man-made hurricane protection system protecting the city people. New Orleans is spared the casualties and damage past storms have wrought. The levee system is important because the city is like a saucer 6 feet below sea level and is surrou...
Free research essays on topics related to: san juan, south carolina, puerto rico, dominican republic, puerto ricans -
Institutional Racism Native Americans
2,664 wordsThe history of the United States is one of duality. In the words of the Declaration of Independence, our nation was founded on the principles of equality in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Yet, long before the founders of the newly declared state met in Philadelphia to espouse the virtues of self-determination and freedom that would dubiously provide a basis for a se cessionary war, those same virtues were trampled upon and swept away with little regard. Beneath the shining beacon of...
Free research essays on topics related to: affirmative actions, native americans, puerto rico, japanese americans, institutional racism -
Ponce De Leon Juan Ponce De
1,108 wordsJuan Ponce de Leon Juan Ponce de Leon was born in 1460, in Tierra de Campos Paleia, in Leon, Spain. He came from a noble family and entered the royal household as a page for Pedro Nunez de Guzman, at the Court of Aragon. Later, young Ponce de Leon would become a solider for Spain and fight in the battles to drive the Moors from Granada. In 1493, Leon sailed with Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to America. He was a member of the forces that enslaved the Indians in Hispaniola. This was t...
Free research essays on topics related to: modern day, juan ponce de, puerto rico, three ships, ponce de leon -
Ponce De Leon Juan Ponce De
1,701 wordsJuan Ponce de Leon was born in 1460, in Tierra de Campos Paleia, in Leon, Spain (Ponce, 1996). He came from a noble family and entered the royal household as a page for Pedro Nunez de Guzman, at the Court of Aragon. Later, young Ponce de Leon would become a solider for Spain and fight in the battles to drive the Moors from Granada (Blassingame, 1991). In 1493, Leon sailed with Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to America (Ponce, 1996). He was a member of the forces that enslaved the Indi...
Free research essays on topics related to: three ships, juan ponce de, indian women, puerto rico, ponce de leon -
Espa Ola Pol Tico
3,817 wordsGabriela Mistral Su nombre verdad ero era Lucia Guy Alcayaga. Name? en Vice? a, Chile en 1889. En 1900 ingres? a la escuela superior de ni? as de Vice? a. En 1904 co labora como ayu dante en la escuela de La Compa? ? a Baja. En 1905 co labora en los peri? dico's El Coquimbo de La Serena y La Voz de Elqui de Vice? a. En 1917 inc? su carrera de maestro al ser nombras inspector del Like de Ni? as de La Serena. En 1914 public? Los Sonetos de la Muerte y desde enhances empty? a usar su send? no. En 1...
Free research essays on topics related to: en el, buenos aires, pol tica, pol tico, espa ola -
Puerto Rican Puerto Rico
1,024 wordsDennis: So, just for the record, what is your age and where you born. Dan: Im 18 and Ive lived in New Paltz my entire life. My father was born in Puerto Rico when he was real young so that makes me Latino, but I dont really advertise the fact Im Latino. I dont fit the stereotype and people assume stupid censored when you tell them. Dennis: Do you come out of the closet to other Latinos? Dan: No. I feel weird because its almost like Im not Latino enough to admit it. Ill admit it if its someone el...
Free research essays on topics related to: second generation, puerto rico, significant amount, melting pot, puerto rican -
Ponce De Leon Puerto Rico
287 wordsJuan Ponce de Leon was born in 1460 in Spain. He fought for Spain in the battle which defeated the Moors of Granada as a teenager. In 1493 he traveled to the Americas with Christopher Columbus on his second, less famous, voyage to the New world. He fought in a battle the island of Hispaniola against revolutionaries against Spain. His bravery in that battle was rewarded by King Ferdinand II of Spain. The reward for his role in the Spanish victory was a commission to explore the island of Puerto R...
Free research essays on topics related to: florida, spain, king ferdinand, ponce de leon, puerto rico -
Ponce De Leon Puerto Rico
293 wordsPonce de Leon Juan Ponce de Leon was born in 1460 in Spain. He fought for Spain in the battle which defeated the Moors of Granada as a teenager. In 1493 he traveled to the Americas with Christopher Columbus on his second, less famous, voyage to the New world. He fought in a battle on the island of Hispaniola against revolutionaries against Spain. His bravery in that battle was rewarded by King Ferdinand II of Spain. The reward for his role in the Spanish victory was a commission to explore the i...
Free research essays on topics related to: ponce de leon, ponce, florida, king ferdinand, puerto rico -
Correctional Facilities Gang Involvement
3,243 wordsOnce inside, I was walked through a gauntlet of desperate men. Their hot smell in the muggy corridor was as foul as their appearance. None of them seemed to have a full set of front teeth. Many bore prominently displayed tattoos of skulls or demons. One could argue whether it was the look of these men that led them to prison or whether it was the prison that gave them their look. Just looking at them made me fear for my life (Hassine, 7). Most inmates in correctional facilities felt the way that...
Free research essays on topics related to: prison gangs, belonging ness, correctional facilities, gang involvement, puerto rico -
Puerto Rico Puerto Ricans
263 wordsPUERTO RICOAmong all the Caribbean territories Puerto Rico has the closest association with the United States. In 1952 a new constitution made Puerto Rico an autonomous part of the United States called the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico. This subtropical island has developed into the only Caribbean island where industry and commerce exceed primary agricultural production. The island and its approximately 3. 3 million citizens are self-governed as a free asso...
Free research essays on topics related to: puerto rico, caribbean, rico, puerto ricans, puerto
Customer center
