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Puerto Rico was claimed by Spain in 1493. The United States took Puerto Rico from Spain as part of the settlement of the Spanish-American War in 1898. Puerto Rico has been a US territory ever since.
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How did Puerto Rico become us territory?
Puerto Rico
Is Puerto Rico its own country?
No, it's a non-incorporated US territory (or colony, if you wish).
Is Puerto Rico rich country?
Well, Puerto Rico is a US territory... you make the math. Puerto Rico is not poor, but is not rich either. If Puerto Rico become a state of the Union will become the poorest state. But if we compare with other contries around PR, PR is way above them.
Is Puerto Rico a city of US?
No, Puerto Rico is a territory of the USA.
What control is Puerto Rico under?
Puerto Rico is a territory of the USA.
What is Puerto Rico of the us?
Puerto Rico is a Commonweath in Free Association with the United States. In US constitutional terms it is an organized territory of the United States. It is not one of the 50 states in the union.
What us territory will be voting to become the fifty first state in 2012?
Puerto Rico is the territory and protectorate you seek.
How and when did Puerto Rico become U.S property?
Puerto Rico officially became a US territory in 1898 when the US acquired it from Spain after the Spanish-American War.
Does Puerto Rico have a state quarter?
Yes Puerto Rico has a territory quarter.
Why did Puerto Rico gain its independence?
Puerto Rico is not independent, it is a US Territory.
What is the state of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is officially named the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It is an unincorporated territory of the United States.
Is Puerto Rico a developed country?
It's not US territory is a part but it is a country dumb
