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Was slavery abolished in Puerto Rico before or after the civil war?
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.
How did you acquire Puerto Rico?
The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico from Spain after the Spanish-American War.
What were the territories acquired by the US through the treaty ending the Spanish-American war?
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. The Phillippines quickly shifted into Revolt mode and the Philippine American War began. Cuba received a quick independence with restrictions and Guam and Puerto Rico remain US Territories.
Why is Puerto Rico a part of America?
Puerto Rico became a territory of the US after the Spanish American War.
What happened with Puerto Rico after war?
After the Spanish-American war,Cuba was granted independence and Puerto Rico became a US Territory.
What belonged to the US after the Spanish American War?
Guantanamo Bay!
What did Puerto Rico do during the Civil War?
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.
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.
What nation owns Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is a United States Territory ceded from Spain after the Spanish-American War.
In what war did the US acquire Puerto Rico?
The Spanish-American War.
What war made America get Puerto Rico?
The Spanish-American War.
What was Puerto Rico's role in World War 1?
Puerto Rico's role in World War 1 was non combative. In most cases, the Puerto Ricans would serve as doctors in American armies.
