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Geographically, Mona Island is closer to the Dominican Republic, but it is considered part of Puerto Rico, and therefore, a US territory. That is why some people wonder how it became Puerto Rican territory if it is closer to the Dominican Republic? Well, in a certain sense, it had to do with casabe…. Visit http://kiskeya.life for more videos and articles in English and Spanish about Quisqueya! And visit our Amazon store to see the products we use: http://www.amazon.com/shop/kiskeyalife Ask questions, investigate and learn! Patreon: /kiskeyalife https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kiskeya Instagram: /kiskeya.life Facebook: /kiskeyalife Twitter: /kiskeyalife Amazon Store: http://www.amazon.com/shop/kiskeyalife #islademona #puertorico #republicadominicana ------------------------------------------------ Credits: Written, Directed & Produced by Alec Corday http://www.aleccorday.com Executive Producer Laura Méndez / lauramendez.photography --- Gear We Used (Affiliate Links): Sony A7RII - https://amzn.to/3p1z2sE Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E - https://amzn.to/3k21bMu Adobe Premiere Pro - https://amzn.to/32xypxt Adobe After Effects - https://amzn.to/38fbHO0 Adobe Photoshop - English: https://amzn.to/3l1IN7K 00:00 Intro ------------------------------------- Sources: Much of the video is based on the works of historian Frank H. Wadsworth. MONA SOCIETY AND ISLAND https://frankhwadsworth.wordpress.com... History of Mona (English) The Taino Period 1493-1578 https://frankhwadsworth.wordpress.com... The Period of Abandon 1578 – 1848 https://frankhwadsworth.wordpress.com... The Mining Period 1848-1927 https://frankhwadsworth.wordpress.com... The CCC Period 1927-1972 https://frankhwadsworth.wordpress.com... Other sources: The Taino presence on Mona Island https://preb.com/devisita/wcardona.htm Mona Island, Puerto Rico -- Amoná https://boricuaonline.com/en/mona-isl... Science and economics of guano: Mona Island in Puerto Rico http://www.scielo.org.co/pdf/memor/n2...