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Studies of Latinos in the United States by Gonzalez and Flores in Regards to Political Participation, Myths about Immigrants, Free Trade Zones and Cultural Hybridity
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This is a 5 page paper discussing Gonzalez’ and Flores’ works on Latinos in the United States. Juan Gonzalez’ “Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America” (2000) and Juan Flores’ “From Bomba to Hip-Hop: Puerto Rican Culture and Latino Identity” (2000) address several issues relating to Hispanics in the United States and in turn the affect the United States has on Latin America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean countries in regards to free trade agreements. Gonzalez addresses among other issues the barriers encountered by Latinos to fully participate in the U.S. political system, the myths portraying Latino immigration as a burden to the government, and the impact of the free trade zones. Flores provides an extensive coverage of the Puerto Rican experience in the United States including the feeling of cultural hybridity. Together these two authors have provided an important collection of material needed in the study and understanding of the extensive population and multicultural issues which relate to Latinos and the United States. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TJJuanG1.rtf

The Issue of Puerto Rican Statehood
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A 3 page examination of the controversy over whether or not Puerto Rico should become a state. The discussion focuses mainly upon the opinions of Puerto Rican natives-- who already enjoy the highest standard of living in Latin America. It is believed that Puerto Ricans would rather remain a commonwealth so as not to sacrifice their own prized nationality & culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Puertost.wps

The Maya, The Inca And The Aztec
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The ancient civilizations of Meso America are of utmost interest to modern students of archeology, history and, or, the behavioral sciences. This 6 page essay explores the similarities and differences between these cultures in art, religion, agriculture and organization.
Filename: KTmexind.wps

The Paradoxical Relationship Between the United States and Puerto Rico
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This 5 page paper considers FALN, a Puerto Rican terrorist group striving to free the island from US control and create an independent state, and the complex nature of the paradoxical relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MHFALN.rtf

The Puerto Rican Justice System
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A 4 page research paper on the constitution and laws of Puerto Rico. The writer details provisions of the constitution, the application of U.S. federal law, and the nature of the civil laws. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Puertola.wps

U.S./ Puerto Rico Relations
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A 5 page paper that discusses how Puerto Rico is an iconoclastic synthesis of two governments--the imposed U.S. government and the remnants of the Spanish commonwealth that were in effect at the time the U.S. assumed control of the island in 1898. The paper explores these issues in light of legislative and judiciary branches, and by differentiating taxation and entitlements between Puerto Rican citizens and U.S. citizens. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Puerto.doc