Why is Puerto Rico not part of the United States of America?

The video explores Puerto Rico's complex political status as a US territory. It begins with the historical context of the Spanish-American War, which led to the US acquiring Puerto Rico. The video discusses the legal and political challenges that have shaped Puerto Rico's status, including Supreme Court rulings and the Foraker Act. It concludes with a discussion on the current status and future possibilities for Puerto Rico, including statehood and independence.

What is the political status of Puerto Rico in relation to the United States?

• A state of the United States

• An independent nation

• An unincorporated territory

• A protectorate of the United States

What event escalated tensions between the United States and Spain, leading to the Spanish-American War?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The sinking of the USS Maine

• The Guano Islands Act

• The Foraker Act

Which treaty ended the Spanish-American War and resulted in the cession of Puerto Rico to the United States?

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

What was the purpose of the Foraker Act of 1900 concerning Puerto Rico?

• To annex Puerto Rico as a U.S. state

• To make Puerto Rico an independent nation

• To establish a limited popular government

• To grant Puerto Rico full statehood

What was the main issue in the Downes v. Bidwell case regarding Puerto Rico?

• The citizenship status of Puerto Ricans

• The legality of Puerto Rico's statehood

• The independence of Puerto Rico

• The imposition of import duties on goods from Puerto Rico

According to the Supreme Court, how is Puerto Rico classified in relation to the United States?

• A state of the United States

• A foreign nation

• A territory appurtenant and belonging to the United States

• An independent nation

What are the options considered in the 2017 Puerto Rico referendum?

• Statehood, independence, and free association

• Statehood, independence, and becoming a U.S. protectorate

• Statehood, independence, and remaining a territory

• Statehood, independence, and joining the European Union