History 1493- Columbus claims the island for Spain 2000 BC- first inhabitants settle on Puerto Rico 1800-Slavery was abolished 1898 Puerto Rico is given to the United States 1899 Hurricane San Ciraco hits
85% of Puerto Ricans are Roman Catholics And 15% of them are Protestants. When they dance they usually do the salsa. They speak Spanish. They eat beans, rice, plantians, and lots of seafood.