They have been, and still are in some places by some individuals. Racism exists, and it perhaps should never be condoned. It should in fact be stood up to at every opportunity and that means ridding our language of offensive language as a start.
Yes, Puerto Ricans living in the states are able to vote in federal elections. Puerto Ricans who are U.S. citizens by birth or naturalization and are residing in one of the 50 states are eligible to register to vote and participate in elections.
If you were asking "Are Puerto Ricans illegal aliens?" that would be a yes AND no answer. Puerto Ricans are considered immigrants because Puerto Rico is not part of the United States (its not one of our 50 states), but it is US territory (we protect them and stuff). :) hope this helped you :)
joined the united states in fighting the spanish
All puerto ricans are us citizen since 1917 and if they live in the states they have to to pay federal taxes.
Primarily Catholic.
Joined the United States in fighting the Spanish.
Joined the United States in fighting the Spanish. Apex
Puerto Ricans are considered U.S Citizens, and if living in one of the fifty states, can vote for U.S President.
For the same reason that some one from New York who moves to California is not Considered an immigrant. Puerto Rico is part of the United States. Puerto Ricans are US citizens by birth since 1917.
True. Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens by birth, as Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States. This citizenship grants them many of the same rights as citizens living in the 50 states, although they cannot vote in presidential elections while residing in Puerto Rico.
because they don't get to vote.
After the Spanish-American War, Cuba and Puerto Rico became territories of the United States.