Internet Activities 
Episodio 6

Invitación a Puerto Rico

Palabras clave
Puerto Rican citizens
History of salsa music
Museo del Barrio
Puerto Rican politicians/mayors

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In the Invitación a Estados Unidos reading in your worktext on page 142, you learned about the Puerto Rican community in the United States. Use the Internet to do an independent search and find out more about this community by completing the following items.

  1. Approximately what percentage of Puerto Ricans living in the fifty United Sates are U.S. citizens?
    25%
    50%
    75%
    100%

  2. Which of these statements best describes the role of Puerto Rican Americans in the history of salsa music?
    Salsa music originated in Puerto Rico, but is not very popular among Puerto Ricans living in the States.
    Salsa music originated in the Caribbean barrios of New York; the Puerto Rican community there embraced, developed, and advanced this style of music.
    Salsa music originated in Puerto Rico, and gained world-wide popularity when Puerto Ricans living in the States began playing it in nightclubs.
    Salsa actually originated in Mexico; it is a common misconception to associate this music with Puerto Ricans.

  3. Who founded the Museo del Barrio in New York City, and whose art does it showcase?
    The museum is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and showcases the works of Hispanic artists, including Puerto Ricans.
    The museum was founded by a group of Puerto Rican educators, artists, and activists, and displays exclusively Puerto Rican art.
    The museum was founded by a group of Puerto Rican educators, artists, and activists, and displays Caribbean and Latin American art, with a focus on Puerto Rico.
    The museum is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and exclusively showcases the work of Puerto Rican artists.

  4. What are some of the Museo del Barrio’s attractions?
    Ancient art exhibitions.
    Contemporary art exhibitions.
    Special exhibits and features, such as films and cultural festivals.
    All of the above.

  5. Which US capital city has or has had a Puerto Rican mayor?
    Albany, New York.
    Miami, Florida.
    Providence, Rhode Island.
    Hartford, Connecticut.

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