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Map of the departments of Puerto Rico during Spanish provincial times (1886). The history of Puerto Rico began with the settlement of the Ortoiroid people before 430 BC. At the time of Christopher Columbus 's arrival in the New World in 1493, the dominant indigenous culture was that of the Taíno.
The first inhabitants of Puerto Rico were hunter-gatherers who reached the island more than 1,000 years before the arrival of the Spanish. Arawak Indians, who developed the Taino culture, had also settled there by 1000 ce.
After centuries of Spanish rule, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States in 1898 and has been largely self-governing since the mid-20th century. It has a population of some 3.4...
Geographical and historical treatment of Puerto Rico, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government.
Image 201 of The history of Puerto Rico, from the Spanish discovery to the American occupation, 171 palace, and the queen's portrait, which hung in the room, was replaced by a white flag with the inscription: “Long live free Puerto Rico! Liberty or Death! 1868.” The declaration of independence came next.
Today, the archipelago continues to grapple with colonial processes that shape its political status and contribute to economic crisis. This timeline highlights some of the important events in Puerto Rico political history as well as some of the recent disasters experienced in the island.
Puerto Rico has a rich history that is ready to be explored. Learn about the beginnings of the Island and historic sites you can explore during your visit. Puerto Rico's vibrancy derives from more than 500 years of rich history and the subsequent blending of different cultures.
The history of Puerto Rico began with the settlement of the Ortoiroid people before 430 BC. At the time of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1493, the dominant indigenous culture was that of the Taínos. The Taíno people's numbers went dangerously low during the later half of the 16th century because of new infectious diseases ...
The main city was called Puerto Rico, for its spacious bay and natural port. In 1522, San Juan de Puerto Rico was founded as its capital, after moving from Caparra, the initial enclave of the management of the conquest and colonization. By 1582, the total Island was identified as Puerto Rico.
Summary. Van Middledyk's work was the first major historical study of Puerto Rico in English. Van Middledyk advanced Puerto Rican historiography by building on the works of Brau, Coll y Toste, and Acosta, and by consulting early Spanish chronicles.