What is the relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States?

What is the relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States?
Research paper on the involvement of the United States and Puerto Rico from 1898 to 1952. Include a detailed chronology of events, starting with the acquisition of Puerto Rico to the recognition of the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The research paper will explore the historical context of colonialism in Puerto Rico, reviewing key events and developments.

The research paper will also analyze both Spanish and U.S. colonial policies and practices and examine the post-1898 economic, political, and social implications of United States colonialism. The research paper will include an analysis of resistance and movements for the independence of Puerto Rico until the transition to self-government. Primary and secondary sources. Sources cited should be from historians as much as possible and should be found on WorldCat. Citations in footnotes.