Spanish Becomes the Language of Instruction in Puerto Rico
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Education, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Teaching, Teachers, Human Rights
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, Latin American History, Latino History
- Geographical Location: West Indies, Puerto Rico
- Date: 1949
Article abstract: Attempts to Americanize Puerto Ricans by imposing English as he language of instruction in elementary and secondary schools ended in 1949.
Summary of Event
When the United States occupied Puerto Rico in 1898 as part of the spoils of victory in the Spanish-American War, a prolonged struggle began over attempts to Americanize the island. Congress annexed Puerto Rico as an American territory, and resident commissioner Henry Carroll urged Washington to grant the new acquisition self-rule, as with other territories. Congress rebuffed Carroll...
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