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It had very little political, strategic or economic value to the US beyond the fact that it was a Spanish Colony and the US was supporting the independence of Cuba. Spain was seen as a nuisance whose influence on North America and the Caribbean was at odds with the expansionist policy of the day.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 8y agoCoaling stations and bases for warships were very important in the days when most ships were driven by steam engines. Puerto Rico was in a strategic location in the Caribbean at the time the US took control of the island, and even more so after the Panama Canal had been built.
Puerto Rico was a US base for the Caribbean Sea, and the US Navy is still there, but the island has much less strategic value today.
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∙ 9y agoThe US was interested in and supported Cuban Independence and the removal of Spain's influence in the Caribbean.
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∙ 11y agoIt's close proximity was used as an early warning to the U.S.
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How does Puerto Rico money looks?
Puerto Rico is an US territory. Puerto Rico use the US dollar($). All citizens born in Puerto Rico are US citizens.
What are important dates of Puerto Rico?
There are many important dates in Puerto Rico's history. These include being claimed for Spain by Christopher Columbus in 1493, in 1520 the island was officially named Puerto Rico, the US acquisition of Puerto Rico in 1898 and organized it as a territory in 1902. The date in 1917 when Puerto Ricans became full citizens of the US might also be listed.
Is Puerto Rico its own country?
No, it's a non-incorporated US territory (or colony, if you wish).
Which is nearer to the US Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Island?
Puerto Rico.
How did Puerto Rico become us territory?
Puerto Rico
Can a us citizen live in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is a US Territory and its inhabitants are US Citizens! So, if they are US Citizens, any US citizen can live in Puerto Rico.
What power does the president of Puerto Rico have?
There is no President of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is part of the US, so the President of the United States is the head of state for Puerto Rico, as for the rest of the US.
Which country's residents became citizen of the US in 1917?
Puerto Rico
What monetary unit is used in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico uses the US Dollar.US dollar($)
Why was 1917 an important year for Puerto Rico?
The year 1917 is important to Puerto Rico because that is the year the Jones-Shaford Act passed the US congress and was signed into law by the President. This act granted US citizenship to all Puerto Ricans. It created the Senate of Puerto Rico and established a Bill of Rights for Puerto Rico. It also authorized the popular election of a Resident Commissioner, a post previously appointed by the President of the US.
Can you be a dual cititzen of US and Puerto Rico?
If you are a citizen of Puerto Rico, you are a US Citizen.
Is Puerto Rico part of Cuba?
No. Puerto Rico is a US territory. All Puerto Ricans are US citizen at birth. Puerto Rico president is Barack Obama.
