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Foreign in a Domestic Sense

99% Invisible

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The Shaping of Puerto Rican Identity Through Colonial Struggle

This chapter examines the historical evolution of Puerto Rico's identity through colonial experiences starting in the 1500s. It highlights the transformation of the term 'Puerto Rican' from a derogatory label into a symbol of resistance and unity, alongside the island's complex relationship with the U.S. following the Spanish-American War.

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