Should Puerto Rico Become America's 51st State?

On Tuesday, Puerto Rico voted to become the 51st American State. Click here to listen to the story.

Hot Tamale Activities - email your answers to bordner@cityhigh.org

• Create a timeline (or find one online) of when each of our 50 states became part of the United States.
• What does it take to become a state?
• What are the benefits Puerto Rico will get being a state? What are the drawbacks?
• Why do you think Puerto Rico would rather become a part of the United States instead of it's own country?
• If you were Puerto Rican, how would you have voted? Explain your answer 
• What do YOU think - should Puerto Rico become the 51st state?