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 - Spanish Colony, US Territory, Caribbean

Puerto Rico profile - BBC News

The Former Spanish Colonies - WorldAtlas

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Puerto Rican Culture: National Identity, Gender Roles, and

Historical Flags of Puerto Rico

Spanish Empire - Wikipedia

American Colonies - Puerto Rico

How the US has hidden its empire, US news