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Yes, it did, in 1898 it became a territory of the United States, after the signing of the treaty of Paris ending the Spanish American War.
In 1900 the Foraker Act gave Puerto Rico a civilian government based on that of the U.S. and created the "Resident Commissioner" position, a non-voting member of Congress (U.S.), the Governor was appointed by Congress (U.S.).
In 1917under the Jones Act all Puerto Rican Citizens became citizens of the United States.
In 1948 They freely elected their first Democratically Elected Governor, Luis Muñoz MarÃn.
Puerto Rico became a Free and Associated Territory (Commonwealth) of the United States on July 25, 1952, upon ratification of their Constitution.
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How Puerto Rico become part of US?
Puerto Rico came under the control of the United States in 1898 as a result of the Spanish-American War.
Is Puerto Rico in Latin America?
Puerto Rico is an island it is a territory of the Us but it is not central America is an island located on the Caribbean it is the smallest of the greater AntillesThe islands of the Caribbean are not on a continent. They are usually considered to be part of the geographic region known as North America or Latin America.
Does Puerto Rico have an army?
Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States. Puerto Rico defense is provided by US goverment. Puerto Rico is like a state of the union. Same rules apply.
Does the US and Puerto Rico use the same currency?
Yes, since Puerto Rico is PART of the United States (it's a commonwealth)
Can a person from Puerto Rico move to the US?
A person who lives in Puerto Rico already lives in the US because Puerto Rico is an unincorporated organized territory of the US. People born in Puerto Rico as US citizens. So, if you are a legal resident of Puerto Rico you can move to any other part of the US if you want to and can pay for the transportation to get there.
What continet is Puerto Rico in?
Puerto Rico is it's own island but if it was in a continent it would be North America.
Where is Puerto Rico located in Central America?
Puerto Rico is an island ,closest to central America.
Why is Puerto Rico a part of America?
Puerto Rico became a territory of the US after the Spanish American War.
In what continent is Puerto Rico in?
Puerto Rico is an island... Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island that is part of the US, however the Caribbean Islands are grouped together with the mainland of North America. So Puerto Rico is part of North America both physically and politically.
What part of the US is Puerto Rico in?
Latin America
Does America own puerta rico?
Puerto Rico is part of the US, yes.
Is Puerto Rico in North America?
No, Puerto Rico is in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico is both physically and politically a part of North America. It is a Caribbean Island, however, these islands are grouped with North America. It is also a part of the US, so it is politically a part of North America.
Is Puerto Rico a part of North America?
nope, carribean
What continent is Puerto Rico in?
Puerto Rico is an island (an unincorporated territory of the US) in the Carribean Sea. This sets it geography apart from any continent, and it is not considered a part of one. Just as the island nation of Cuba is not considered a part of North America (or any other continent), so is Puerto Rico not considered a part of any continent.
Will Puerto Rico have to change their flag if they become part of the USA?
No.
What year did Puerto Rico become a part of the U.S.?
1898
Why was Puerto Rico in North America?
It is not. It is an Island in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico is both physically and politically a part of North America. It is a Caribbean Island, however, these islands are grouped with North America. It is also a part of the US, so it is politically a part of North America.
