How Puerto Rico Became a U.S. Territory - US 101
October 17, 2017
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as posted by the channelWhy is Puerto Rico a territory of the United States and not an independent nation?
On this week's episode we'll look at how the Spanish-American War led to the United States acquiring Puerto Rico, why Puerto Ricans eventually became American citizens, why they have no vote, and little representation, in Congress, and what would happen if it became a state.
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