Civics Made Easy

Should U.S. Territories Be States?

Did you know America has โ€˜territoriesโ€™ with thousands, if not millions, of U.S. citizens living on them? But not every territory grants U.S citizenship to those born there. And even so, citizens living in territories donโ€™t have the same rights as citizens living in states. Ben Sheehan explains the history, legality, and tax status of U.S. territories โ€“ and whether or not they should become states.

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