The Spanish-American war happened in this year, and Spain lost its last colonies: Guam, Philippines and Puerto Rico.
What is 1898?
One of the most famous and cruel dictators in Latin America. He was favorable to the U.S economic interests in the island.
Who is Rafael Trujillo?
It is a basic product that was produced in big quantities during the Spanish colonial rule. The US had investments on it since the 19th century.
What is sugar?
IN 1917, the Foraker Act granted this to Puerto Ricans.
What is citizenship?
It happened twice, once in 1915 and then again in 1916. The second one lasted 8 years.
What is U.S occupation of the Dominican Republic?
What is Guantánamo?
What is Operation Bootstrap?
What is Trujillo's death? (assassination).
It governed Cuba from 1940-1944 and then again from 1952-1959. He was a dictator amicable to the corporate interests of the US.
Who is Fulgencio Batista?
It was similar to the Bracero program. Its objective: create temporary agricultural jobs in the continental U.S.
What is Farm Labor program?
This racial category is preferred by Dominicans to separate themselves from Haitians. It is more an anti-African designation than one of Indigenous ancestry.
What is Indio?