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When Did Puerto Rico Become a US Territory?
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Puerto Rico became a U.S. territory in 1898, when Spain ceded the island to the U.S. after the Spanish-American War. Since 1952, Puerto Rico has been a commonwealth.
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Puerto Rico profile - BBC News
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Puerto Rico has been part of the US for 125 years, but its future
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Puerto Rican independence bill goes to U.S. House vote on Thursday
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Puerto Rico Territory of the United States
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100 Years of Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico Becomes a U.S. Territory
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What are the US Territories? Overview & Map - Video & Lesson
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Puerto Rico: A U.S. Territory - PUERTO RICO REPORT
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Territories of the United States - Wikipedia
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Government of Puerto Rico