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Puerto Rico, 2005.
This paper discusses the history, politics and economics of Puerto Rico.
1,864 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper explains that Puerto Rico, a commonwealth of the U.S., is located in the Caribbean Sea, one of over 7,000 tropical islands called the West Indies, is a high tourist area because of its breath-taking beauty. The author points out there is an argument about Puerto Rico becoming a state, which would lead to assimilation into the United States' culture, or remaining a commonwealth, a nation separate from the United States; however, the United States has a strong argument when it says that either Puerto Rico joins in on all the responsibilities of being a state or receive none of the benefits, if it does not become a state. The paper relates that the economy of Puerto Rico has had the benefit of a duty-free status, which has brought American owned companies; but, even though there is a minimum wage, there are not enough jobs and therefore there is a marked migration of Puerto Ricans to the United States.
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"Ignorance about Puerto Rico on behalf of Americans has existed for many years. Most Americans do not know that Puerto Ricans use American currency, that one cannot drive to Puerto Rico, and that every person born on the island is an American citizen. Many Americans are angry that Puerto Ricans receive welfare benefits and citizenship and yet they do not pay into the U.S. Treasury. However, these beliefs about Puerto Ricans are un-educated because in fact, "Against their will, Puerto Ricans have been U.S. citizens since 1917" (Cueto, Fernandez, Mendez ix). In order to fully understand why this is, it is important to study the history of the Puerto Rican people and then to utilize this knowledge to educate other Americans."
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The Health Care System of Puerto Rico, 2004.
An analysis of the health care system in Puerto Rico.
2,056 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper contends that health care systems across the world are experiencing critical problems. The paper focuses on the health care system of Puerto Rico. Population characteristics are investigated, as well as the economy, health status parameters, financial parameters, access and availability, accountability, planning, patient autonomy, and satisfaction. The paper determines how these factors influence the effectiveness of the overall health care system on the island of Puerto Rico.
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"Puerto Rico is an island located east of the Dominican Republic. As a result of the Spanish American War Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States and its citizens were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917. The island has been at the forefront of political and economic debate for quite some time. The island was inhabited by aboriginals but after 400 years of colonial rule, the original people group that inhabited the island was nearly extinct."
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Mass Sterilization in Puerto Rico, 2001.
A look at the practice of female sterilization in Puerto Rico.
1,940 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, $ 61.95
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This paper discusses the various aspects, circumstances, and effects of female sterilization in Puerto Rico, one of the most effectual and prevalent examples of a eugenics program throughout history whereby almost one-third of Puerto Rico?s female population were sterilized under the banner of birth control.
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"The historic and social conditions--medical, political, legal, and religious?that were conducive to the mass sterilization movement in Puerto Rico are significant. For decades, the United States blamed overpopulation for economic problems, unemployment, and poverty in Puerto Rico, while ignoring the fact that they (the U.S) have played an enormous role in generating and solidifying these conditions (Michaelson 1981). As a result, non-official programs with the intent of distributing birth control information and educating families about the need for practices were implemented in the 1920s (Presser 1973). With the population of Puerto Rico being over eighty percent Catholic, providing these services to prevent pregnancy was a felony until the 1930s. This strong opposition from the Catholic Church, unfavorable legal status of birth control, a disinterested public, and insufficient federal funding from the United States, prevented these early programs from becoming triumphant."
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Multi-Cultural Puerto Rico, 2006.
A study of the island of Puerto Rico and its multi-cultural population.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper explores the rich history and culture of the island of Puerto Rico. The paper studies the island's migratory patterns and its resulting multi-cultural population. The paper begins with a discussion of the island native population, the Taino, which were decimated by colonization and forced by Spain into slavery. Then, the paper shows how being located on a flourishing trade route led to immigration from Scotland, Ireland, Haiti and China. Next the paper turns to the impact of the Spanish-American War of 1898, culminating in the signing of the Jones Act in 1917, which gave America control over Puerto Rico. The paper concludes with an evaluation of the negative influence this move had on the island's economy and reverse migration.
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"Immigration created a multicultural island. African slaves were brought to the island to work. Because of the growth on the island, work was plentiful in the1800's and people from Scotland, Ireland, and the French from Haiti and Louisiana fled to Puerto Rico for a better life. Chinese immigrants were imported to work on the roads. Such a diverse population is what makes Puerto Rico the cultural cornucopia it is today. Puerto Rico's culture continues to grow with recent immigration from Cuba and Dominican Republic. Puerto Rico's cultural diversity created a strong and proud group of people. In 1897 Spain gave Puerto Rico a Charter of Autonomy after 400 years of Spanish rule. The Charter of Autonomy allowed the island to create its own legislation and have its own representation in the Spanish Cortes. In 1898 the new government emerged and local issues were decided by town councils without intervention by the governor unless sanctioned by the cabinet."
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Banco Popular De Puerto Rico, 2004.
This is an economic forecast for Banco Popular De Puerto Rico, which is the parent bank of Banco Popular, North America.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the economic conditions for Banco Popular De Puerto Rico. The author discusses the market structure, competitors, the impact of entry of new companies and the impact of government regulations. The paper investigates prices, productivity, cost structure, price elasticity of demand and supply and demand analysis.
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"According to its annual report filed with the U S Securities and Exchange Commission, Popular, Inc. is a publicly traded company. It is a bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of ... as amended the B.H.C. Act. The company's principle operating subsidiary is Banco Popular de Puerto Rico. Banco Popular is subject to the supervision and regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Corporation was incorporated in under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It is the largest ..."
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Puerto Rico, 2005.
This paper discusses the recent history of Puerto Rico.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the history of Puerto Rico since the U.S. took possession. The author explores its economic development at the hands of U.S. enterprises. The paper discusses the way the U.S. treats Puerto Ricans as second-class citizens and how they are looked upon as inferior.
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"Puerto Rico became a commonwealth of the United States in giving it the same control over its internal affairs as the other U. S. states. Though Puerto Ricans are U. S. citizens ,they cannot vote in presidential elections but are represented in Congress ..."
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Puerto Rico's Economy, 1991.
This paper discusses the economy of Puerto Rico: Dependence on the U.S., history, labor, wages, sexism, family relations and exploitation of women.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 15 sources, $ 111.95
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"The island of Puerto Rico has been economically dependent on the United States since the beginning of the twentieth century. Because of this dependency, Puerto Rican workers have long experienced domination and exploitation at the hands of American bosses. This dependency has had a strong impact on the lives of the women of Puerto Rico. To the extent that male workers are exploited, Puerto Rican women workers are doubly so, because they experience severe sexual discrimination in both the workplace and at home. The struggle for equality among Puerto Rican women has been long and hard, and such equality has not yet been attained. This paper will examine the economic dependence of Puerto Rico on the United States, and will relate that dependency to the experiences of the Puerto Rican women.
The dependency theory is one of many economic theories used ... "
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Puerto Rico., 2002.
4,650 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 169.95
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This nineteen-page graduate paper is on Puerto Rico. The paper talks about globalization, society and culture, trade policies and international law, international organization and structure and trading blocks. 19 pgs. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Slavery In Puerto Rico, 2003.
Discusses the impact of enslavement by Spain.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, $ 55.95
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Examines Columbus's 1493 voyage claiming the island and its gold for Spain, the enslavement of the native Taino (Arawak Indians) population, the Taino rebellion against Spanish colonization, and sugar production and need for labor.
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"In 1493 Columbus made his second trip to the New World. Landing in Puerto Rico, he claimed it for Spain. He believed the land to be rich with gold; soon the local population was enslaved in the endeavor to remove that gold and send it back to Spain. The..."
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History of Puerto Rico, 2001.
Country demographics. History, U.S. Commonwealth status, Nationalist movement, Economic development, fugure political status.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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"Puerto Rico has been classified as one of the world's most beautiful islands. Its sandy, white beaches entertain thousands of tourists each year. It is commonly known as the "Hawaii of the East Coast." Statehood arguably should be a simple issue, but it is not (Gallup, 1). In a recent episode of "The West Wing," a character playing an advisor to the President of the United States said "Outside of a couple of baseball players and Ricky Martin, most of the American people know nothing about Puerto Rico, nor do they care." His assistant replied, "That may be true, but they're going to have to face up to the question of what to do with Puerto Rico sooner or later." This paper addresses the question of what to do with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico..."
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Official Language of Puerto Rico, 1999.
Pros & cons of English vs. Spanish debate. Examining issues of statehood vs. independence, culture and economics.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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" PUERTO RICO - OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CONTROVERSY
Introduction
This research paper presents the current controversy regarding the official language of Puerto Rico. Pros and cons are examined for both languages.
English - Spanish Controversy
English First is an organization that targets the United States and is dedicated toward making English the official language. Spanish First is a group that targets Puerto Rico and strives to preserve the Spanish language. Because the two groups target different populations, they do not contradict each other; they both battle against government programs that impose bilingual education on public schools and children (Harrop 1104K6384)."
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Hurricane Georges, 2002.
An overview of the disaster management in dealing with Hurricane Georges in Puerto Rico.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper describes the Hurricane Georges tragedy in Puerto Rico. It explains how disaster management as related to this storm i.e. preparedness, mitigation and recovery. The paper will mainly focus on what was done wrong, what was done right and what could have been done better.
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Santeria, 1995.
Examines its origins and development in Cuba and Puerto Rico, deities, rituals, natural forces, sacrifices, ancestor worship, priesthood, magic spells, initiation, organization and healing.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 27 sources, $ 135.95
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"SANTERIA: AN EXAMINATION OF A RELIGION AND ITS PRACTICES
Introduction
This research examines the Santeria religion and its practices. Throughout this examination, both similarities and differences between (1) Santeria as the religion is practiced in Cuba (where it developed) and (2) Santeria as the religion is practiced in Puerto Rico (one of the many other Latin American populations in which the religion became rooted) are identified and reviewed.
The Development of Santeria in Cuba and Puerto Rico
The origins of Santeria may be traced to the Yoruba people who are native to Nigeria (JAcobs, 1990, pp. 349-370). The Yoruba practiced a mythological, animist religion which made its ..."
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Justifying American Imperialism, 2000.
A discussion of American imperialistic ventures in the late 1800's, specifically the Spanish American War, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines, explaining why intervention was justified.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper discusses many primary sources of the day and their opinions on what America was doing at the time, including the debate between isolationism and the belief in intervention. The paper quotes many opinions backing both sides and shows why one side was right.
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From the outset of the United States? independence from Britain, it had abided by a foreign policy of no foreign policy. This isolationist policy was stressed by George Washington, the nation?s first president. It was not until the late 19th century that the United States took an active role in international politics, intervening between Spain and Cuba. This intervention led to the Spanish American War, and the US gaining additional territories from Spain. The issue of whether the US had the right to control Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines was a topic of great debate among the politicians of the day. The vast public opinion favored the United State?s intervention and expansion, as it was clearly the reasonable approach.
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History of Latinos in America, 2001.
Spanish rule, founding of USA. Hispanic immigration to U.S. from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba & Central America. Impact of diversity of cultures on political power.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, $ 79.95
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"This paper studies the history and progress of Latinos in American society. Latino and Hispanic peoples are the fastest growing minority in the United States. Experts predict that in five years they will become the nation's largest minority group, outnumbering African-Americans. Many of their ancestors came to the New World before the ancestors of the nation's founders, yet history and social forces have made them America's newest minority and given them some of the greatest challenges to confront any racial or ethnic group trying to become part of the great American melting pot. Although Latinos are often viewed as a single group, in fact they include individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and circumstances, bound together by a common language (which many no longer speak) and a common religion (which many no longer practice). Nevertheless..."
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