What year did the US invade Puerto Rico?

Answer 1

The Treaty of Paris in 1898 settled the claims and counter-claims between the participants of the Spanish American War. Spain ceded Guam, the Philippines and Puerto Rico and gave up any claim to Cuba. In exchange the United States paid Spain $20 million dollars which was a token sum and essentially it was window dressing so that the treaty appeared to be less of a back alley mugging and more like diplomacy in action. It was hardly a negotiated purchase.

Answer 2

During the Spanish American War, General Nelson Miles landed unopposed on Puerto Rico, on July 25, 1898. On December 10, 1898, Spain ceded the island to the United States in the Treaty of Paris, it was ratified by the US Senate February 6, 1899.

Answer 3

On 25 July 1898.

Answer 4

1898

Answer 5

In 1898.

Answer 6

In 1898.