History
Facts on Puerto Rico
Religion
Government
Economy
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What is the capital of Puerto Rico?

San Juan

100

True or False: Puerto Ricans can vote in U.S. presidential elections while living in Puerto Rico.

False – They can only vote if they move to the mainland U.S.

100
What is the main religion in Puerto Rico?
Roman Catholic
100

What kind of Government does Puerto Rico have?

Self-Governing in association with the US.

100
What is Puerto Rico's currency?
US dollar
200

What is the oldest city on US territory?

San Juan.

200
How old is the flag of Puerto Rico?
Over 100 years old.
200

About how many people live in Puerto Rico today. Guess in terms of millions.

About 4 million.

200

Who is the chief of state?

President of United States of America.

200
90% of Puerto Rico's exports goes to which country?
The US.
300
When did Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain sign the agreement for Columbus's voyage to the Indies?
April 17, 1492
300

What major event led to Puerto Rico becoming a U.S. territory?

The Spanish-American War

300
What is the primary ethnicity in Puerto Rico?
Hispanic
300
Where is the Federal Government located?
In the capital, San Juan.
300
What percentage of the population is under poverty level?
44.8%
400
In 1820 what other country along with Puerto Rico remained in the Spanish Colonies?
Cuba
400

Which U.S. president was in office when Puerto Rico became a commonwealth?

Harry S. Truman

400

True or false: Puerto Rico was originally colonized by the British before Spain.

False – It was colonized by Spain.

400
What kind of Government does Puerto Rico have?
Commonwealth
400
What are some main cash crops of Puerto Rico?
Sugar cane, coffee, tobacco, dairy products, and livestock.
500

What year does the US end up winning the war and getting Puerto Rico? Who was the War with?

August 8, 1898. Spain.

500

Which law granted U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricans?

Jones Act

500

What is the oldest Church still in use in America that is in Puerto Rico?

San Jose

500
Who controls the Judicial branch?
The Supreme Court.
500
How much passion fruit does Puerto Rico grow in a year?
3,000 tons.
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