Developed By: Carlos Torre, Steve Armstrong, Nitza Diaz 

Between the years of 1820 and 2020, more than 80 million people migrated to the U.S. The history of immigration and migration is bigger than just the narrative that teaches about European immigration. Puerto Ricans and Latinos have migrated to the U.S. since the 1800s, and some Latino groups were already here before Europeans. This unit offers students an opportunity to learn and explore the contributions of Puerto Ricans and Latinos to the U.S. and the state of Connecticut. In this unit, students will:

• Analyze reasons that individuals from Puerto Rico and other Latin Americans migrated to Connecticut.

• Explore the accomplishments and contributions of these individuals and their descendants to Connecticut history and culture.

• Understand and examine the misconceptions and negative beliefs that have been normalized and excluded the contributions of Puerto Rican and Latino people.

Compelling Question: What impact have Puerto Ricans and Latinos had on Connecticut, and what additional impact might they have in the future?