How did the US get Puerto Rico from the Spanish?

Answer 1

please read more on the Spanish-American war The formal transfer of Puerto Rico to the United States took two months, from August 12 to October 18, 1898 when the last Spanish troops sailed back to Spain and the US flag was raised in most public buildings on the island. A military government was established under the command of General John R. Brooke.

Answer 2

The United States waged a war against Spain. Puerto Rico gained its Independence from Spain 17 July 1898 and its Parliament meets for the first time. Just seven days later, Puerto Rico was invaded by American forces and then secured.

The US invaded Puerto Rico 25 July 1898 ending the Spanish-American War. The 1900 Foraker Act made Puerto Rico a US Territory.

Answer 3

It was seceded to the US from Spain after the Spanish-American War.

Answer 4

It was ceded to the US at the end of the Spanish-American War.

Answer 5

After defeating Spain during the Spanish-American War.

Answer 6

October 18, 1898

Answer 7

In the 1898 Treaty of Paris.

Answer 8

During the Spanish American war in 1898.