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San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Students conduct research in order to explain the strategic importance of Puerto Rico in Spain's 19th century defense plan of its Caribbean territories. They focus on the historic fortifications San Juan and investigate a place of historical importance in their own communities. This lesson is conducted entirely in Spanish.

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puerto rico, united states territories, territories, the treaty of paris

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Resource Details

Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Research
Language
Spanish

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