Puerto Rico becoming territory of United States was the effect of Spanish-American War.
Further Explanation:
The Spanish-American war was an armed war between Spain and United States and this war took place in year 1898. The main reason of this war was related to Cuban Independence. Revolts were taking place from last any years from Cubans against Spanish rule and after some time these revolts got backing of United States and this led to Spanish-American War. This war lasted for period of ten weeks and was fought in Caribbean and Pacific. Everyone was well aware that if US navy entered the war, it would prove to be decisive in respect to result of the war. After Naval forces of United States joined the war, Madrid called back its most modern fleet back to guard Spanish borders after two of their naval ships were shot down by US navy. The Treaty of Paris came out as the solution of the war and many negotiations were done which eventually favoured United States as they got Control over Cuba temporarily and got full ownership of Puerto Rico and Guam along with Philippine Island. This defeat was considered as a big loss for Spain as this started a revolution in Spanish society against the government which was known as Generation of 98.
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Answer details:
Grade: High School
Subject: History
Chapter: Spanish-American War
Keywords:
United States, Spain, Spanish-American War, Navy, Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippine Island, US Marine, Cuba, Treaty of Paris.
