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Match the main attacks against the city of San Juan

According to history Puerto Rico suffered 85 "invasions" during the period of Spanish domination which ended in 1898. The term "invasion" means "any plan, intent or act to enter by force upon the shores of Puerto Rico".

From all of these invasions, we have talked of the five most important. Fill in the blanks with the corresponding information:

 

Year

 

Enemy Commander

 

Country

 

1595 _____________________ __________
_____ Sir George Clifford __________
_____ _____________________ Holland
1797 _____________________ England
_____ General Nelson Miles __________

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