Understanding Puerto Rico's Status

Who originally claimed Puerto Rico for Spain in 1493?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernán Cortés

What event led to the United States' involvement in Puerto Rico?

• The sinking of a U.S. battleship

• A diplomatic agreement

• A natural disaster

• A trade dispute

What was the significance of the Jones-Shafroth Act for Puerto Ricans?

• It established a new trade agreement

• It provided U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricans

• It made Puerto Rico a U.S. state

• It granted independence to Puerto Rico

What is Puerto Rico's current political status?

• A U.S. state

• A U.S. Commonwealth

• An independent country

• A U.S. colony

Which organization called for the U.S. to recognize Puerto Rican self-determination in 2020?

• The International Monetary Fund

• The World Bank

• The United Nations

• The European Union