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The 1493 discovery by Christopher Columbus.

The 1898 Invasion of Puerto Rico by the US.

The 1917 Jones Act granting citizenship to Puerto Ricans.

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The area of Puerto Rico used to be inhabited by the Taino Indians. Its name is Spanish for 'rich port' and it was named for its great location and resources.

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Three important events in Puerto Rico are its discovery (September 25, 1493), the hispanic-american war (1898), and the establishment of the Constitution for the Commonwealth (July 25, 1952).

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