Puerto Rico officially became a US territory in 1898 when the US acquired it from Spain after the Spanish-American War.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is not a U.S. state.
Because it is US property.
In 1898.
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In 1898.
Nothing! If you were born in Puerto Rico you are a US Citizen.=no=n-o=NONO
Well, Puerto Rico is a US territory... you make the math. Puerto Rico is not poor, but is not rich either. If Puerto Rico become a state of the Union will become the poorest state. But if we compare with other contries around PR, PR is way above them.
Puerto Rico is an US territory. Puerto Rico use the US dollar($). All citizens born in Puerto Rico are US citizens.
If you are a US Citizen, just move.
Foraker Law 1917
Puerto Rico is currently not a state, but a commonwealth within the US. In the 2012 elections, Puerto Rico held a referendum where they were given the choice to keep their current status, become independent, or become a state. Puerto Rico voted to become a state, but it is now up to Congress to decide. It is likely that it will not pass, however.