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As a result of the Spanish-American War.
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How did the US get Puerto Rico from Spain?
Puerto Rico was ceded to the US after Spain lost the Spanish American war in 1898.
To whom did Spain lose Puerto Rico and Guam?
Spain lost Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippine Islands to the United States as a result of the Spanish American War.
Spain lost many of its colonies but was able to retain Florida Cuba and .?
Puerto Rico
The US took what 2 islands from Spain in 1898?
Spain lost territory in 1898 as opposed to gaining it. Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines were bequeathed by Spain to the United States according to the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
Name three islands spain lost in 1898?
Spain lost the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico to the United States in 1898. Spain also lost the right to control Cuba after the Treaty of Paris.
How is puert rico part of the us?
Puerto Rico belongs to the US, it is a non-incorporated territory (or colony). We became a US possession when Spain lost the Spanish-American war in 1898 and had to sell Puerto Rico, Guam, the Phillipines and Cuba for $20 million.
Which two Spanish colonies in the Americas did Spain lose as a result of the Spanish-American War?
As a result of the Spanish-American War Spain lost its colonies of Cuba and Puerto Rico.
In 1898 the US recived Puerto Rico and Guam from what country?
In 1898 a peace treaty was signed between The United States and Spain who had been at war. This war was known as the Spanish-American War. Because Spain lost the war it had to turn over Cuba, The Philipines, Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States as part of the conditions for peace.
Where was Lost Treasure 2003 filmed?
puerto rico
What were Spain's colonies in the late 1800's?
The Philippine Islands, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the island of Guam were controlled by Spain until the Spanish-American War of 1898.
What country did Puerto Rico get its independence?
Although Puerto Rico is a country, it is not an independent country. Puerto Rico is a US territory, officially known Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Estado Libre Asociado in Spanish). There are some who believe that Puerto Rico was on its way to independence when Spain granted the Island an Autonomic Charter (Carta Autonómica) which granted many political and administrative privileges, but all this came to a halt in 1898. In 1898, Spain lost the Spanish-American War to the USA. Puerto Rico was part of the war booty that Spain had to turn over to the USA government. Until 1952, the Island was considered simply a territory. In 1952, the United Nations pressured the United States until it granted Puerto Rico its own Constitution, and permitted its citizens to vote for their own governor instead of being governed by an appointed governor. Sources: http://welcome.topuertorico.org; "Puerto Rico, Una Historia Contemporánea" by Francisco A. Scarano.
What colonies did the US take from Spain in the Spanish and American War?
The Spanish-American War was mainly fought for Cuban independence. The Americans fought with the Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Filipinos against the Spanish. The American side won and then the US acquired three Spanish territories: the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico. The US also acquired Cuba although this was not a transfer from the Spanish.
