The History of Puerto Rican Independence Quiz
How well do you know the history of Puerto Rican independence? Test your knowledge with this challenging quiz!
1. When did the Grito de Lares revolt occur, marking the declaration of independence of Puerto Rico?
September 23, 1868
April 19, 1919
July 4, 1898
October 31, 1930
2. Which act granted American citizenship to Puerto Ricans?
Jones Act
Foraker Act
Ley de la Mordaza
Treaty of Paris
3. What year did the United States approve the Constitution of Puerto Rico?
4. Who is considered to be the first female Puerto Rican Independentista?
María de las Mercedes Barbudo
Mariana Bracetti
Julia de Burgos
Lolita Lebrón
5. Which Flag is most commonly associated with the Puerto Rican independence movement today?
Grito de Lares Flag
The current flag of Puerto Rico
Flag of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Flag of the United States
6. What was the Ley de la Mordaza also known as?
Gag Law
Patriot Act
Self-Government Law
Autonomy Act
7. Which Venezuelan leader supported Puerto Rican independence and called it an embarrassment for Latin America?
Nicolás Maduro
Hugo Chávez
Juan Guaidó
Rafael Caldera
8. What year was Puerto Rico invaded by American troops during the Spanish-American War?
9. What was established by the Foraker Act in Puerto Rico?
Civil Government
Universal Suffrage
Statehood
Independence
10. Who among the following was a leader of the Puerto Rican nationalist movement and was imprisoned for supporting Puerto Rican independence?
Oscar López Rivera
Luis Muñoz Marín
Pedro Albizu Campos
José de Diego
