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: History & Legal System
Puerto Rico's Relationship with the United States? - US History Scene
How Did Puerto Rico Become a U.S. Territory? - PUERTO RICO REPORT
July 25, 1898: U.S. Invades Puerto Rico - Zinn Education Project
Here's Why Puerto Rico Is Part of the U.S. — Sort Of
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Spanish Exploration and Conquest
Puerto Rico Quarter
American Consumer Empire in Puerto Rico – The Activist History Review
Puerto Rico - Spanish Colony, US Territory, Caribbean
