Puerto Rico remained part of the Union, though hispanics fought on both sides.NEW RESPONDENT
Puerto Rico didn't partake in the American Civil War. The archipelago of Puerto Rico became American Unincorporated Territory only in 1898, after the Spanish-American War, with the Treaty of Paris.
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Puerto Rico and Cuba began revolts in 1868. The Revolt of Yara on Cuba began a civil war known as the 10 Years War. The Revolt of Lares in Puerto Rico was brief. Though a few guerrilla battles were fought, Puerto Ricans now consider the revolt's date a national holiday. In 1873 Puerto Rico's slaves were freed, and owners were compensated by the Spanish government.
There were numerous battles but an Armistice was called before all of Puerto Rico was taken.
In 1898 during the Spanish American War.
Slavery remained legal in Puerto Rico until 22 March 1873 but Puerto Rico petitioned the Spanish Parliament 1866 to end the practice.
They were invaded and occupied by the US.
The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico from Spain after the Spanish-American War.
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On July 25, 1898, during the Spanish-American war, Puerto Rico was invaded by the United States with a landing at Guánica.As an outcome of the war, Spain ceded Puerto Rico, along with Cuba, the Philippines, and Guam to the U.S. under the Treaty of Paris.
Puerto Rico became a territory of the US after the Spanish American War.