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Why did the US give Cuba their independence but not Puerto Rico?
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Cuba won independence from Spain, with the assistance of the United States, but the two were similar in that their status changed as a result of the end of the Spanish-American war and the resultant treaty. Cuba was given independence from Spain in that treaty, but afterward the US claimed Puerto Rico, which had already been independent from Spain. Spain couldn't do anything about it, and the reasons for it were likely that the US wanted to have control over what happened there, and not allow the small country to be influenced against them by anyone else.
More recently, at least as recorded by the votes of the populous, Puerto Rico seems to not want to be an independent nation, but prefers statehood. It's definitely a big issue, but the option seems to be on the table, and isn't what everyone wants.
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What did the Treaty of Paris give to Spain?
Control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Pacific island of Guam.
What four colonies was Spain forced to give up in the Spanish-American War?
The Philippines, Guam, Cuba and Puerto Rico.
What was U.S. territory after the Spanish American War?
After losing the Spanish-American War in 1898, Spain had to give up Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Cuba to the US, leaving Spain with only the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, and continental Spain to its name.
What land did Spain give up after the Spanish American War?
Guam and Puerto Rico and the US purchased the Philippines.
Why was the acquisition of the Philippines controversial to Americans?
The Acquisition of the Philippines was controversial because of the Insular Cases, that made the people of Puerto Rico American citizens, but did not give them all the rights of an American citizen.
Did Cuba give Puerto Rico there flag?
No, they are similar but different.
What did the Treaty of Paris give to Spain?
Control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Pacific island of Guam.
What four colonies was Spain forced to give up in the Spanish-American War?
The Philippines, Guam, Cuba and Puerto Rico.
What was U.S. territory after the Spanish American War?
After losing the Spanish-American War in 1898, Spain had to give up Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Cuba to the US, leaving Spain with only the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, and continental Spain to its name.
Which state is more poor Dominican Republic or puerto rico?
Statistically-speaking, Puerto Rico is poorer than the Dominican Republic. Even with the help of the US, Puerto Rico maintains a 45% poverty rate, which is a bit higher than the DR's 42%. Now just give Puerto Rico it's independence and it'll quickly turn into Haiti, and they'll be swimming to their neighbors like they did in the early 1900's.
Does the bailout give money to Puerto Rico for rum production?
No.
Did France give the US Puerto Rico in 1898?
No, it was Spain.
Why does Puerto Rico have delegates?
To give them a voice at high levels in the US Government.
How much money does the US give Puerto Rico?
50 million dollars
What is the theme of the pride of Puerto Rico the life of Roberto clemente?
never give up
Where can you find a Puerto Rico vacation package?
There are a ton of websites for this, just type in puerto rico vacation package and you will get a list of sites that will give you all the info you need. Priceline.com does something like this.
Why should Puerto Rico be independent?
There is many reasons. One of them is because Puertorican feel Americanized and they like US. We like US and you can see that the second largest group of Latinos after Mexican are the Puertorican. For other side, we has made biggest contribution to US and it not would be fair from the US to let Puerto Rico alone. And there is some people that want the independece for Puerto Rico, but that are a small minority. Maybe in the 1940's independence has a lot of followers, but nowaday that is not true. Puerto Rico should be the next state of the USA. Youre wrong I believe that Puerto Rico should be an independent country because of many reasons.1 Puerto Rico is not Americanized it has its own identity but there are some stupid people who don't appreciate being puertorrican and want to be American 2. Puerto Ricos identity in culture,sports and music surpasses any territory or colony 3. The most industrialize territory in the world 4.No nationality are better than others if the Americans could bring progress to their country Puertorricans can also I believe that the people destroying our identity are the politicians that are corrupt and don't care about our island the only thing they do is humilliate our island to the U.S And the answer about statehood is no,Puerto Rico is not for sale. Si tu eres de esos Boricuas que no aprecian nuestra isla deberia mudarte pero Puerto Rico nunca va a hacer estado JAMAS
