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Click file, then Make a Copy. This will allow you to be able to edit this document. OR you can download this as a word document. Based on the article in the New York Times: A Legacy of Colonialism Set the Stage for the Maui
Wildfires
(A pdf was linked on the class Canvas)
Answer the following questions:
1.
Historical Context: What historical events and practices does the author highlight to explain the vulnerabilities faced by Puerto Rico and Hawaii today? How do these historical factors relate to colonialism and environmental degradation?
The historical event that the author highlights was Hurricane Maria. The author mentions
that” it is likely that Maui residents, who were being driven out by high housing costs and
a dearth of job prospects outside of the hospitality industry, will experience a similar exodus as Puerto Ricans did following Hurricane Maria. It will only get worse if, as has so frequently happened, weeks without federal assistance turn into months of bureaucratic mazes and never-ending red tape”(Yarimar Bonilla,2023). This means that the cause of the event will cause the residents to face serious economic issues. This relates to colonialism because it could be because the person who is building again this territory may wanna take full control, these boundaries have become more hazy, exposing mutual vulnerabilities and shared histories while also creating a strong déjà vu feeling.
2.
Comparative Analysis:
In what ways does the author draw parallels between Puerto Rico and Hawaii in terms of their vulnerabilities and experiences? How does this comparative analysis help shed light on their current situations?
The author takes this experience back to the 19th century where when wetlands were mostly converted by Christian missionaries into extensive sugar plantations, necessitating the construction of reservoirs and tunnels to divert water away from sustainable agriculture and toward mills. The sugar and pineapple industries, which were
dominated by American investors, resulted in deforestation and left native Hawaiians without enough water for their crops.I believe this helps shed a light on them because of their experience already with these events they would know what to do.
3.
Climate Change and Colonialism: How does the essay connect the climate crisis to the principles of colonialism? What role did colonial practices play in exacerbating environmental issues in both Puerto Rico and Hawaii?
The author connects the climate crisis as a house that has not been taken care of properly, and how these territories that were exploited and mismanaged by colonialism are now more vulnerable to disasters, much like a poorly maintained home is to inclement weather.
Click file, then Make a Copy. This will allow you to be able to edit this document. OR you can download this as a word document. 4.
Impact of Tourism:
Discuss the impact of tourism on the economies and communities of Puerto Rico and Hawaii. How has tourism influenced housing costs, economic priorities, and the local way of life?
It has been said that some of the residents didn't want tourists to still go visit the States because they wanted some space to be able to fix up their homes but some have expressed that, although they would like to take some time to grieve, they are unable to do so financially, particularly considering that the government has only given them $700.
This is the result of basing your economy on other people's happiness.
5.
Reconstruction and Historical Repair: What does the author mean by "historical repair" in the context of rebuilding these disaster-affected regions? What steps does the author believe are necessary for a just recovery, and how might they address the legacies of colonialism?
As I understand I feel that the author was trying to say that the president wouldn't make the same mistakes as the previous president and make sure to see how their history of repairing back their territory will be. She says that more is needed for Puerto Rico and Hawaii's post-
disaster future than makeshift shelters and band-aid solutions. It necessitates addressing the ingrained inequalities that initially created the conditions for these tragedies. They might address the legacies of colonialism when repairing their territories putting what their culture is and how they feel their environment should be like.
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