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Puerto Rico is not an American state. It has had popular referendums to do so, unsuccessfully.
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Why should we annex Puerto Rico?
There are a number of reasons why it would make sense for Puerto Rico to become the 51st state. One is that a slight majority of Puerto Ricans wish to fully join the United States. Puerto Ricans are already considered U.S. citizens, although they cannot vote in U.S. elections unless they live in the United States (and not in Puerto Rico). Further, Puerto Ricans already pay some forms of U.S. federal taxes, Social Security, and others. Puerto Rico has been under U.S. sovereignty since the end of the Spanish-American War.
Do Puerto Ricans join the army?
Yes, they do. Puerto Rico also has a National Guard, as well.
What year did Puerto Rico become an Associate state?
It is not. That is a term Puerto Rican's enjoy using which may or may not have any legal recognition. The United States and International Law considers it to be an unincorporated Territory. The US Congress retains full control over all US Territories and sooner or later Puerto Rico will join the United States, become totally Independent or reaffirm its Status as a Territory. There are 4,000,000 US Citizens on that Island Territory that absolutely must determine their own status.
Do you need a visa to join a vessel in Puerto Rico?
It depends on your nationality and destination.
When would Puerto Rico be added to the American flag?
Puerto Rico would be represented by an additional star on the US flag if and only if it were to become a state and join the Union. So, far, that option has been voted down by the people of Puerto Rico when they have had opportunities to vote on that possibliity.
Are there any other lands seeking Statehood in the United States?
(Update) P.R. passed a non-binding referendum to become the 51st state ... ... Well the closet non State to be consider for Statehood is Puerto Rico and there have been many debts on the matter and votes taken and in every vote taken Puerto Ricans have voted not to join the United Stats as a State and remain a common wealth ...
How can a new state join the union?
It is currently impossible for a "new" mainland area to join the union unless one of the forty-eight states split in half and charter as two separate states. It is possible however for an existing populated land mass to become U.S. federal territory (Commonwealth), as is Puerto Rico. Were this to happen, the people of the land mass at issue would have to relinquish sovereignty and swear to uphold the constitution of the United States of America.
In battles in the Philippines and Puerto Rico American forces were join by who?
Spain - Rebels of other countries Rebels of the native countries- Apex
The only victor nation that did not join the League of Nations?
The United States of America chose to not join the league of nations.
When did the state join the United States?
1784
Is Montana the 27th state in the United States?
No, it was not. Montana was the 41st state to join the United States.
When did Virginia join the United States?
Virginia joined the United States on June 25th, 1775!
