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The US won the Spanish American war, and Puerto Rico was part of the war loot. Spain ceded or as a result of the war was forced to transfer the island to the US. At that point in time Puerto Rico had achieved an autonomical form of Government, similar to what it has now with the US. But was still an overseas territory or colonial enclave of Spain, similar again to the current status with the US. The similarities of both situations for the Island and it's people are many.
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How did America get Puerto Rico?
America won the Spanish-American war.
How long has Puerto Rico used American currency?
In 1898 United Stated did invaded Puerto Rico and won it from Spain Anglo war. Since then the US Dollar had been the official currency of Puerto Rico.
Was cuba a country or state first than Puerto Rico?
Cuba and Puerto Rico were both possessions of Spain but then the US won the Spanish American War and the US gave Cuba freedome and stayed with Puerto Rico as a possession.
What made Puerto Rico an unincorporated territory?
The Foraker Act of 1900, it was passed after the United States won the Spanish American War and gained control of Puerto Rico from Spain.
Land US won in Spanish American War?
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Guam and the Philippines
How did the U.S. get Guam Philippines and Puerto Rico as territories?
The US won the Spanish-American war.
Who was the main people responsible for Puerto Rico's indepndence?
Puerto Rico has not been an independent state since 1493. It was a Spanish territory until 1898 when the US won Puerto Rico in the Spanish American War. It remains a US territory to this day.
What 3 territories did the US acquire as a result of the Spanish-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.
Where are the territories that the US won in the Spanish- American War?
Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and the base at Guantanamo Bay-
1 result of the spanish-american war 1898 what does the United States was?
One result of the 1898 Spanish-American War won by the United States was the Treaty of Paris. This was an agreement which stated that the Spanish would surrender Cuba and cede Puerto Rico.
Has Puerto Rico won any Olympic medals?
Yes, Puerto Rico has won 6 medals, including one silver. All of the medals were won in boxing.
What country is next to Puerto Rico who won most Miss Universe?
Sweden is next to Puerto Rico which won 3 times Miss Universe.
