Puerto Rico - Early History, Spanish Rule & US Territory

Puerto Rico is a large Caribbean island of roughly 3,500 square miles located in the West Indies. After centuries of Spanish rule, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States in 1898 and has been largely self-governing since the mid-20th century.
Learn about Puerto Rico's complex history, starting with its Spanish rule to becoming a U.S. territory. See how its eventual commonwealth status, the 2006 recession, and 2017's Hurricane Maria have caused political and economic upheaval.

Puerto Rico: A U.S. Colony in the Caribbean - Democratic

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Puerto Rico profile - Timeline - BBC News

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How US Territories, Like Puerto Rico, Obtain Statehood

The Spanish Colonization of Florida - HistoryMiami Museum

Puerto Rico - Early History, Spanish Rule & US Territory

When Did Puerto Rico Become a US Territory?

Puerto Rico Pictures and Facts

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Spanish Exploration and Conquest