The United States of America has been a global superpower for several decades, thanks to its strong military and thriving economy. While the country gained independence from Britain in 1776, there are still some territories that are currently colonized by the United States of America. Here are two territories that fall under this category.
Puerto Rico
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is a territory located in North America. Despite its status as a US territory, Puerto Rico is currently under colonial rule. According to a report by The Washington Post, Puerto Ricans are American citizens but have limited political rights. The US government has full control over Puerto Rico, including its economic and foreign policies. After Spain relinquished control of Puerto Rico to the United States of America in 1898, the territory has remained under US rule to date.
American Samoa
American Samoa is an unincorporated territory located in the South Pacific Ocean. According to Britannica.com, this region was ceded to the United States of America by the Treaty of Berlin in 1899. The US has full control over American Samoa, and it is currently under colonial rule. While American Samoans are US nationals, they do not have the same rights as citizens of the 50 states. For instance, they cannot vote in US presidential elections unless they move to the mainland United States.
In conclusion, while the United States of America gained independence from Britain in 1776, there are still some territories that remain under US colonial rule. Puerto Rico and American Samoa are two examples of such territories, and their status as US colonies continues to raise concerns about democracy, human rights, and self-determination.
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