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The year 1917 is important to Puerto Rico because that is the year the Jones-Shaford Act passed the US congress and was signed into law by the President. This act granted US citizenship to all Puerto Ricans. It created the Senate of Puerto Rico and established a Bill of Rights for Puerto Rico. It also authorized the popular election of a Resident Commissioner, a post previously appointed by the President of the US.
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What year did the US gain Puerto Rico?
in 1917
Can a pregnant 19 year old be emancipated in Puerto Rico?
After 18 you can get emancipated in Puerto Rico.
Who is the ministry of Education in Puerto Rico?
In what year was the junior high school education established in Puerto Rico?
Who were the most influential people in Puerto Rico in the year 1493?
In the year 1943 Puerto Rico was discovered. In other words, the only influential man in Puerto Rico that we know of is Christopher Columbus, that is if we exclude the natives for which we have no record.
What year did Puerto Rico had the mudslide?
in 2002
Does it rain all year in puerto rico?
no
What year was Puerto Rico made a state?
Puerto Rico is a US Territory and has not achieved statehood.
What year was Puerto Rico found?
Puerto Rico was founded in 1493, which was Ponce De Leon's second voyage.puerto rico was founded by Christopher Columbus in 1493.
Salary for the governor of Puerto Rico?
70k a year
What year did Spain leave Puerto Rico?
1898
In what year was Puerto Rico ceded to the US?
In 1898.
What year did Puerto Rico vote on statehood?
1978
