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At the time of World War 2, Puerto Rico had been part of the United States for 40 years, and its people had been citizens of the US for 24 years. Puerto Ricans were subject to the US draft and served in the US Army and Navy.
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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.
Did Puerto Rico enter world war 1?
Puerto Rico is has been part of the United States since 1898. The United States entered World War 1 in 1917. So, yes. Puerto Ricans fought proudly in WW1.
How did you acquire Puerto Rico?
The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico from Spain after the Spanish-American War.
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 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.
What belonged to the US after the Spanish American War?
Guantanamo Bay!
What was the most important thing in World War 1 for Puerto Rico?
It was the first time that Puerto Ricans had been drafted into the US Military.
Was the first shot in World War 1 in Puerto Rico?
No it was in the battle when the slaves just started to get useful
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.
