Other
Temas Puertorriquenos Cuentos Y Poemas
Short stories and poems in Spanish from Puerto Rico for K-12 students.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Age of Empire: Spanish American War
Discusses the causes, events, and consequences of the Spanish-American War and how the United States acquired several territories in the aftermath. Includes questions for students at end.
Other
Caribbean Business: About Puerto Rico
Choose from a menu of topics to find general reference information about Puerto Rico as well as information about its government, its history, its municipalities, official holidays, and demographics. Also accessible: a collection of...
A&E Television
History.com: Why Isn't Puerto Rico a State?
Located about a thousand miles southeast of Florida, Puerto Rico is a Caribbean archipelago with a complex colonial history and political status. As a territory of the United States, Puerto Rico's 3.2 million residents are U.S. citizens....
A&E Television
History.com: Puerto Rico's 65th Infantry Fought Bravely in Korea Then Had to Fight for Redemption
The Borinqueneers, the U.S. military's only all-Hispanic unit, saw their sacrifice and achievements overshadowed by a trumped-up court martial. The U.S. Army's 65th Infantry Regiment, the only all-Hispanic unit that hailed mostly from...
Library of Congress
Loc: Manuel Rojas
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, includes a brief synopsis of Rojas during his war years. The information, while short, is factual and worth checking out on the subject.
Library of Congress
Loc: World of 1898: Chronology of Puerto Rico in the Spanish American War
Check out this page from the Library of Congress for a chronology of events in Puerto Rico during and after the Spanish-American War.
Library of Congress
Loc: World of 1898: Spanish American War: Foraker Act (Organic Act of 1900)
Check out this page for a brief explanation of the Foraker Act of 1900. Includes photo.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: 3rd u.s. Volunteer Engineers
Check out this page for a history of this regiment and the role it played in Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Second Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
This site contains the brief history of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. This unit served in Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War.
US Department of Agriculture
Usda Forest Service: Caribbean National Forest
Learn about El Yunque, the tropical rain forest in the Luquillo Mountains of Puerto Rico. The article discusses the topography, geology, rainfall amounts, soil, and water quality of the forest.
Other
Mcm Biographias: Jose De Diego
This is a brief biography of the Puerto Rican writer Jose de Diego.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Luis Munoz Marin (Governor of Puerto Rico) Issue
Learn about the role that the first governor of Puerto Rico, Luis Munoz Marin, played in bringing about commonwealth status for Puerto Rico from this captioned exhibit of stamps issued in Governor Marin's honor.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Puerto Rico
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Puerto Rico on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Puerto Rico
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Puerto Rico including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
New York Times
New York Times: Puerto Rico News
[Free Registration/Login Required] Headlines and breaking news coverage of Puerto Rico from one of America's most influential daily newspapers. Occasional publication of feature content in multimedia formats also available.
Other
Welcome to Puerto Rico: Geography
The geographical information presented by Welcome to Puerto Rico is extensive. Natural resources, climate, and other sections are presented together in one page on the geography of Puerto Rico.
Other
El Boricua Favorite Links
Collection of recommended links to sites related to Puerto Rico and its history, people, and culture. A good starting point for research on Puerto Rico!
Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Climate Information for Puerto Rico
Link to a chart of average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall by month. Also, find a map and compiled geographical data and facts about Puerto Rico.
Library of Congress
Loc: Hispanic Division: Ramon Emeterio Betances
A brief biography of Ramon Emeterio Betances, a Puerto Rican revolutionary who helped lead a revolt, Grito de Lares, against Spain in 1868.
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Si Spain: Loss of the Colonies
This resource provides brief information about the loss of the colonies in 1889 when Spain looses its last colonies, Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philipines.
Curated OER
Map of Puerto Rico
Detailed information from Infoplease.com on Puerto Rico, including data on its size, location, population, and economics.
Curated OER
The Spanish American War Centennial Website: War in Puerto Rico
Click on Puerto Rico at the top of this page for a list of first-hand accounts of war in Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War, including the capture of Richard Harding Davis and much more.
Curated OER
Image of San Juan
Check out this page from the Library of Congress for resources about Puerto Rico during the war, including an essay, chronology, maps, literature, & photos.