The Puerto Rican Revolution against Spain

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  • Puerto Rican Revolution Starts

    Puerto Rican Revolution Starts

    Creoles and Mestizos rise up to declare independence from Spain. The revolution is led by Ramon Emeterio Betances.
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    The Grito de Lares

  • Puerto Rican Revolution Ends

    Puerto Rican Revolution Ends

    The Puerto Ricans fought against Spain. The revolution was unsuccesful because they lost. Puerto Rico remained a colony of Spain. 475 revolutionaries are killed.