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A 10 page paper focusing on this topic. The writer looks at the impact on the US of Puerto Rican migration, and examines how this ethnic group has assimilated into the culture. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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left is part of America. The Spanish-American War in 1898 was fought mainly in Cuba. Only a short campaign took place in Puerto Rico, but it was at
the end of that war that Spain ceded Puerto Rico to the United States of America (Haynes 32). Although Puerto Rico calls itself a Commonwealth, its actually a self-governing American
colony. The formerly-poor island with an image of a limited culture (revolving around its sugar production) has evolved into the Caribbeans most prosperous territory, with a stronger manufacturing base than
any other island. It shares a common problem with the other Caribbean islands, however -- it has a surplus of labor. For this reason, emigration has long been a "safety-valve"
when the island economy is on a downward trend (Haynes 32). There are approximately about 3 million Puerto Ricans living in mainland America, compared with the 3.6 million who live
on the island (Rodriguez PG). Puerto Ricans on the island elect their own governor and legislature, but cant vote in presidential elections. Misconceptions of other Americans Puerto Ricans have
been able to freely enter and leave the continental United States since 1917, when -- through an act of Congress -- they became part of the United States. This means
that Puerto Ricans -- whether born on the island or the mainland -- are U.S. citizens. "To think otherwise just reflects the ignorance of many U.S. citizens," states Joseph Pierluissi,
a professor of electrical engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso (Rodriguez PG). Professor Pierluissi notes that contrary to what many people in the general population believe, "Puerto
Ricans cant sneak into the country." (Rodriguez PG), and adds, "When I tell customs agents that Im a Puerto Rican, they ask me if Im a U.S. citizen and ask
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