HIST 5005 History of Puerto Rico 1800 - 1898
Study of the changes that occurred in the politics, economy, and society of 19th century Puerto Rico. This course will study the main events that brought changes in the political, social and economic life of the island. Special attention will be given to the Passbook Law, the Royal Economic Society of Friends of the Nation, the Lares Rebellion, the abolition of slavery, and the rise of political parties.