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It became a US Territory by Act of Congress in 1897 and a US State by Act of Congress in 1959.
In 1898 by Act of Congress.
In 1898 as a Territory by Act of Congress.
Puerto Rico.
Yes, So did the US Congress. Yes, So was the US Congress.
No. Georgia was one of the original 13 states.
Nevada became a territory in 1861, several years after a Mormon Battalion in the Mexican War discovered gold and silver in the area of Virginia City.
It became a US Territory by Act of Congress in 1897 and a US State by Act of Congress in 1959.
It became a US Territory in 1898 by Act of Congress.
In 1898.
In 1898 by Act of Congress.
In 1898 as a Territory by Act of Congress.
A US Territory or as with Puerto Rico, a US Commonwealth, can apply for statehood into the United States first by a vote of the people in the territory. The US Congress accepts the finalized application. The territory, as one condition for example must have its own constitution.
Puerto Rico.
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Since Puerto Rico is a US territory, it is required to abide by the US Constitution. It does not have voting representatives in Congress, but to do have representatives that present the views of the citizens of the territory.