Question: In the first half of the 20th century, most people in the USA welcomed Puerto Ricans and had no issue with the fact that they spoke Spanish. This was mainly because the latter were also American citizens and people here knew that it would take time to acclimate to a new life after centuries of Spanish rule. This familiarity with the plight of the Puerto Ricans made them more empathetic than they might have otherwise been. True or false?