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They "discovered" Puerto Rico and brutally enforced their government and religion upon the natives. Once they basically annihilated the native population and enslaved the rest, the power was theirs to do what they pleased.
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Why did Spain colonize Puerto Rico?
As long as it could produce a profit it had a value to the Spanish Empire.
Is Puerto Rico in Spain or France?
its in puerto rico
Why did the us wanted Puerto Rico?
It did not want Puerto Rico, it wanted Spain out of its sphere of influence.
What is the mother country of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico was once a part of Spain.
How long was Puerto Rico slave of Spain?
Puerto Rico was a colony of Spain from 1493 to 1898. 405 years.
How did the US get Puerto Rico from Spain?
Puerto Rico was ceded to the US after Spain lost the Spanish American war in 1898.
What does the Puerto Rico's coat of arms stand for?
Puerto Rico's historical ties to Spain.
What country controlled Puerto Rico in the 19th century?
Spain controlled Puerto Rico.
How are Puerto Rico and Spain historically related?
Spain once had complete control of Puerto Rico which ended with the Spanish-American War.
How did you acquire Puerto Rico?
The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico from Spain after the Spanish-American War.
What European country claimed Puerto Rico in 1493?
Spain, and the explorer was Christopher Columbus in 1493.
What country controlled Puerto Rico?
Spain followed by the United States.
