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It was a Spanish possession and the US was at war with Spain.

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Because of personal interests......America doesn't do anything for free there's something behind it just like they invaded other countries so they can get their wealth and goods

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Why did the us wanted Puerto Rico?

It did not want Puerto Rico, it wanted Spain out of its sphere of influence.


What territories did the US occupy by the end of the Spanish-American War?

Philippines , puerto Rico, Guam


Can a person from Puerto Rico move to the US?

A person who lives in Puerto Rico already lives in the US because Puerto Rico is an unincorporated organized territory of the US. People born in Puerto Rico as US citizens. So, if you are a legal resident of Puerto Rico you can move to any other part of the US if you want to and can pay for the transportation to get there.


How does Puerto Rico money looks?

Puerto Rico is an US territory. Puerto Rico use the US dollar($). All citizens born in Puerto Rico are US citizens.


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No, it's a non-incorporated US territory (or colony, if you wish).


Which is nearer to the US Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Island?

Puerto Rico.


Can a us citizen live in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico is a US Territory and its inhabitants are US Citizens! So, if they are US Citizens, any US citizen can live in Puerto Rico.


How did Puerto Rico become us territory?

Puerto Rico


Why does the US want to obtain Puerto Rico?

because they are imperialist pigs.


What power does the president of Puerto Rico have?

There is no President of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is part of the US, so the President of the United States is the head of state for Puerto Rico, as for the rest of the US.


Which country's residents became citizen of the US in 1917?

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What monetary unit is used in Puerto Rico?

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