Puerto Rico by Riley Wood

Puerto Rico by Riley Wood https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v Ruby A and Riley W en-us 2018-10-30 18:23:37 UTC 2025-11-09 17:21:42 UTC hello@padlet.com When was Puerto Rico acquired? atkinrub https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/298689841 The United States took control of Puerto Rico in 1898. This happened shortly after the Spanish-American War when the United States invaded Puerto Rico. The United State officially took ownership of Puerto RIco after the Treaty of Paris was signed in December of 1898. (RA) ]]> 2018-10-30 18:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/298689841 Location woodril https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/298689948 Puerto Rico is located in North America and is about 1,000 miles southeast of Florida. (RW) ]]> 2018-10-30 18:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/298689948 What purpose does Puerto Rico serve today? woodril https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/298692351 Natural Resources: Puerto Rico has mineral deposits including oil, copper, and natural gas.
Tourism: Many people travel to Puerto Rico for vacation, however they are struggling with getting enough tourists to come after hurricane Maria. (RW)]]> 2018-10-30 18:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/298692351 Why was Puerto Rico acquired? atkinrub https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/298694924 Puerto Rico was taken over by the United States because of money benefits. (RA)]]> 2018-10-30 18:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/298694924 Economics atkinrub https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/299125373 Puerto Rico was one of the leading economies in Latin America up until 2006. It has been downhill ever since. Now, they depend on Federal Aid from the United States government.
Popular industries:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Electronics
- Textiles
- Petrochemicals
- Processed food
- Clothing
(RA)]]> 2018-10-31 18:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/299125373 How does the United States control/operate/defend this country today? woodril https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/299128129 Puerto Rico has been a United states territory since 1998. Puerto Rico is controlled by the United States. This is known as a unincorporated territory. Puerto Rico is not a U.S state, this means that Puerto Rico citizens cannot vote for congress or in the U.S presidential election. Puerto Rico governs themselves and can elect their own governor and senate. Puerto Ricans are able to join the U.S military. The U.S helped Puerto Rico when hurricane Maria hit by giving them money to help rebuild their cities. (RW]]> 2018-10-31 18:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/299128129 Population atkinrub https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/299130966 Their population was 3.337 million in 2017. (RA)]]> 2018-10-31 18:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/299130966 Government atkinrub https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/299132345 Although Puerto Rico is conjoined with The United States, they are a self-governing country. Our president is their chief of state, while their governor is their leader. Puerto RIco has two legislative chambers. Those being the House of Representatives , and the Senate. They also have rule over internal affairs along with many other powers as well. (RA)]]> 2018-10-31 18:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/299132345 Sources woodril https://padlet.com/woodril/e9g7en7v5h7v/wish/299141509 https://www.britannica.com/place/Puerto-Rico

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