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572ef028c246551400ce47cc | What does the states' requirement to give "full faith and credit" help recognize? | legal contracts, marriages, and criminal judgments | [
"51st_state\n\nUnder Article IV, Section Three of the United States Constitution, which outlines the relationship among the states, Congress has the power to admit new states to the union. The states are required to give \"full faith and credit\" to the acts of each other's legislatures and courts, which is general... |
572ef028c246551400ce47cd | What are all states guaranteed by the federal government? | military and civil defense | [
"51st_state\n\nUnder Article IV, Section Three of the United States Constitution, which outlines the relationship among the states, Congress has the power to admit new states to the union. The states are required to give \"full faith and credit\" to the acts of each other's legislatures and courts, which is general... |
572ef028c246551400ce47ce | What does Article 4, Section 4 guarantee? | guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government | [
"51st_state\n\nUnder Article IV, Section Three of the United States Constitution, which outlines the relationship among the states, Congress has the power to admit new states to the union. The states are required to give \"full faith and credit\" to the acts of each other's legislatures and courts, which is general... |
572efdd7dfa6aa1500f8d521 | What part of the US Constitution outlines the relationship among the states? | Article IV, Section Three | [
"51st_state\n\nUnder Article IV, Section Three of the United States Constitution, which outlines the relationship among the states, Congress has the power to admit new states to the union. The states are required to give \"full faith and credit\" to the acts of each other's legislatures and courts, which is general... |
572efdd7dfa6aa1500f8d522 | Article IV, Section Three allows Congress to do what? | admit new states to the union | [
"51st_state\n\nUnder Article IV, Section Three of the United States Constitution, which outlines the relationship among the states, Congress has the power to admit new states to the union. The states are required to give \"full faith and credit\" to the acts of each other's legislatures and courts, which is general... |
572efdd7dfa6aa1500f8d523 | What does the concept of "full faith and credit" protect? | the recognition of legal contracts, marriages, and criminal judgments | [
"51st_state\n\nUnder Article IV, Section Three of the United States Constitution, which outlines the relationship among the states, Congress has the power to admit new states to the union. The states are required to give \"full faith and credit\" to the acts of each other's legislatures and courts, which is general... |
572efdd7dfa6aa1500f8d524 | What is guaranteed to the states by the federal government? | military and civil defense | [
"51st_state\n\nUnder Article IV, Section Three of the United States Constitution, which outlines the relationship among the states, Congress has the power to admit new states to the union. The states are required to give \"full faith and credit\" to the acts of each other's legislatures and courts, which is general... |
572ef128c246551400ce47d4 | What country has been regarded as a potential new addition to the United States? | Puerto Rico has been discussed as a potential 51st state of the United States | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico has been discussed as a potential 51st state of the United States. In a 2012 status referendum a majority of voters, 54%, expressed dissatisfaction with the current political relationship. In a separate question, 61% of voters supported statehood (excluding the 26% of voters who left this... |
572ef128c246551400ce47d5 | What percentage of voters expressed dissatisfaction with their current political relationship? | 54% | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico has been discussed as a potential 51st state of the United States. In a 2012 status referendum a majority of voters, 54%, expressed dissatisfaction with the current political relationship. In a separate question, 61% of voters supported statehood (excluding the 26% of voters who left this... |
572ef128c246551400ce47d6 | What percentage of voters supported statehood? | 61% | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico has been discussed as a potential 51st state of the United States. In a 2012 status referendum a majority of voters, 54%, expressed dissatisfaction with the current political relationship. In a separate question, 61% of voters supported statehood (excluding the 26% of voters who left this... |
572ef128c246551400ce47d7 | When did Puerto Rico resolve to request that the United States act on these results? | December 11, 2012 | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico has been discussed as a potential 51st state of the United States. In a 2012 status referendum a majority of voters, 54%, expressed dissatisfaction with the current political relationship. In a separate question, 61% of voters supported statehood (excluding the 26% of voters who left this... |
572ef128c246551400ce47d8 | What would be an ideal reaction from the United States, according to Puerto Rico? | end the current form of territorial status and begin the process of admitting Puerto Rico to the Union as a state | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico has been discussed as a potential 51st state of the United States. In a 2012 status referendum a majority of voters, 54%, expressed dissatisfaction with the current political relationship. In a separate question, 61% of voters supported statehood (excluding the 26% of voters who left this... |
572efe86cb0c0d14000f16de | What territory has been suggested as a new addition to the United States? | Puerto Rico | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico has been discussed as a potential 51st state of the United States. In a 2012 status referendum a majority of voters, 54%, expressed dissatisfaction with the current political relationship. In a separate question, 61% of voters supported statehood (excluding the 26% of voters who left this... |
572efe86cb0c0d14000f16df | What percentages of voters expressed unhappiness with the current political relationship between the U.S. and Puerto Rico? | 54% | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico has been discussed as a potential 51st state of the United States. In a 2012 status referendum a majority of voters, 54%, expressed dissatisfaction with the current political relationship. In a separate question, 61% of voters supported statehood (excluding the 26% of voters who left this... |
572efe86cb0c0d14000f16e1 | When did the legislature of Puerto Rico request that they be considered for statehood? | December 11, 2012 | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico has been discussed as a potential 51st state of the United States. In a 2012 status referendum a majority of voters, 54%, expressed dissatisfaction with the current political relationship. In a separate question, 61% of voters supported statehood (excluding the 26% of voters who left this... |
572eff62dfa6aa1500f8d53f | How long has Puerto Rico had representation in Congress? | Since 1898 | [
"51st_state\n\nSince 1898, Puerto Rico has had limited representation in the Congress in the form of a Resident Commissioner, a nonvoting delegate. The 110th Congress returned the Commissioner's power to vote in the Committee of the Whole, but not on matters where the vote would represent a decisive participation. ... |
572eff62dfa6aa1500f8d540 | Who represents Puerto Rico in Congress? | a Resident Commissioner | [
"51st_state\n\nSince 1898, Puerto Rico has had limited representation in the Congress in the form of a Resident Commissioner, a nonvoting delegate. The 110th Congress returned the Commissioner's power to vote in the Committee of the Whole, but not on matters where the vote would represent a decisive participation. ... |
572eff62dfa6aa1500f8d541 | Which Congress gave the commissioner the power to vote? | The 110th Congress | [
"51st_state\n\nSince 1898, Puerto Rico has had limited representation in the Congress in the form of a Resident Commissioner, a nonvoting delegate. The 110th Congress returned the Commissioner's power to vote in the Committee of the Whole, but not on matters where the vote would represent a decisive participation. ... |
572eff62dfa6aa1500f8d542 | What is the commissioner not allowed to vote on? | on matters where the vote would represent a decisive participation | [
"51st_state\n\nSince 1898, Puerto Rico has had limited representation in the Congress in the form of a Resident Commissioner, a nonvoting delegate. The 110th Congress returned the Commissioner's power to vote in the Committee of the Whole, but not on matters where the vote would represent a decisive participation. ... |
572f000003f9891900756b3f | What types of taxes do Puerto Ricans pay? | U.S. federal taxes | [
"51st_state\n\nResidents of Puerto Rico pay U.S. federal taxes: import/export taxes, federal commodity taxes, social security taxes, therefore contributing to the American Government. Most Puerto Rico residents do not pay federal income tax but do pay federal payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare). However, f... |
572f000003f9891900756b40 | What makes up the federal taxes Puerto Rican citizens pay? | import/export taxes, federal commodity taxes, social security taxes | [
"51st_state\n\nResidents of Puerto Rico pay U.S. federal taxes: import/export taxes, federal commodity taxes, social security taxes, therefore contributing to the American Government. Most Puerto Rico residents do not pay federal income tax but do pay federal payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare). However, f... |
572f000003f9891900756b41 | How else can they serve the U.S.? | Puerto Ricans may enlist in the U.S. military. | [
"51st_state\n\nResidents of Puerto Rico pay U.S. federal taxes: import/export taxes, federal commodity taxes, social security taxes, therefore contributing to the American Government. Most Puerto Rico residents do not pay federal income tax but do pay federal payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare). However, f... |
572f000003f9891900756b42 | How many Puerto Ricans have died in the Iraq War and War in Afghanistan? | 52 | [
"51st_state\n\nResidents of Puerto Rico pay U.S. federal taxes: import/export taxes, federal commodity taxes, social security taxes, therefore contributing to the American Government. Most Puerto Rico residents do not pay federal income tax but do pay federal payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare). However, f... |
572f00bdcb0c0d14000f1700 | In the aftermath of which war was the U.S. granted Puerto Rico? | Spanish–American War | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico has been under U.S. sovereignty for over a century when it was ceded to the U.S. by Spain following the end of the Spanish–American War, and Puerto Ricans have been U.S. citizens since 1917. The island's ultimate status has not been determined as of 2012[update], its residents do not have... |
572f00bdcb0c0d14000f1701 | What country handed over Puerto Rico to the US? | Spain | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico has been under U.S. sovereignty for over a century when it was ceded to the U.S. by Spain following the end of the Spanish–American War, and Puerto Ricans have been U.S. citizens since 1917. The island's ultimate status has not been determined as of 2012[update], its residents do not have... |
572f00bdcb0c0d14000f1702 | How long have Puerto Ricans been U.S. citizens? | since 1917 | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico has been under U.S. sovereignty for over a century when it was ceded to the U.S. by Spain following the end of the Spanish–American War, and Puerto Ricans have been U.S. citizens since 1917. The island's ultimate status has not been determined as of 2012[update], its residents do not have... |
572f00bdcb0c0d14000f1703 | What form of government do the Puerto Ricans have? | republican | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico has been under U.S. sovereignty for over a century when it was ceded to the U.S. by Spain following the end of the Spanish–American War, and Puerto Ricans have been U.S. citizens since 1917. The island's ultimate status has not been determined as of 2012[update], its residents do not have... |
5730401c04bcaa1900d7740d | How was the Puerto Rican constitution brought about? | the U.S. Congress directed local government to organize a constitutional convention to write the Puerto Rico Constitution | [
"51st_state\n\nThis constitution was created when the U.S. Congress directed local government to organize a constitutional convention to write the Puerto Rico Constitution in 1951. The acceptance of that constitution by Puerto Rico's electorate, the U.S. Congress, and the U.S. president occurred in 1952. In additio... |
5730401c04bcaa1900d7740e | When was the Puerto Rican constitution written? | 1951 | [
"51st_state\n\nThis constitution was created when the U.S. Congress directed local government to organize a constitutional convention to write the Puerto Rico Constitution in 1951. The acceptance of that constitution by Puerto Rico's electorate, the U.S. Congress, and the U.S. president occurred in 1952. In additio... |
5730401c04bcaa1900d7740f | When was the constitution accepted by the electorate, U.S. Congress, and U.S. President? | 1952 | [
"51st_state\n\nThis constitution was created when the U.S. Congress directed local government to organize a constitutional convention to write the Puerto Rico Constitution in 1951. The acceptance of that constitution by Puerto Rico's electorate, the U.S. Congress, and the U.S. president occurred in 1952. In additio... |
5730401c04bcaa1900d77410 | What clause gives Puerto Rican citizens the same rights as US citizens? | Privileges and Immunities Clause | [
"51st_state\n\nThis constitution was created when the U.S. Congress directed local government to organize a constitutional convention to write the Puerto Rico Constitution in 1951. The acceptance of that constitution by Puerto Rico's electorate, the U.S. Congress, and the U.S. president occurred in 1952. In additio... |
57304103947a6a140053d344 | How is Puerto Rico designated in its constitution? | Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico is designated in its constitution as the \"Commonwealth of Puerto Rico\". The Constitution of Puerto Rico which became effective in 1952 adopted the name of Estado Libre Asociado (literally translated as \"Free Associated State\"), officially translated into English as Commonwealth, for i... |
57304103947a6a140053d345 | What title does the country have? | Estado Libre Asociado (literally translated as "Free Associated State") | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico is designated in its constitution as the \"Commonwealth of Puerto Rico\". The Constitution of Puerto Rico which became effective in 1952 adopted the name of Estado Libre Asociado (literally translated as \"Free Associated State\"), officially translated into English as Commonwealth, for i... |
57304103947a6a140053d346 | What is the island under jurisdiction of? | Territorial Clause of the U.S. Constitution | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico is designated in its constitution as the \"Commonwealth of Puerto Rico\". The Constitution of Puerto Rico which became effective in 1952 adopted the name of Estado Libre Asociado (literally translated as \"Free Associated State\"), officially translated into English as Commonwealth, for i... |
57304103947a6a140053d347 | What act was approved on April 29th, 2010? | The Puerto Rico Democracy Act (H.R. 2499) | [
"51st_state\n\nPuerto Rico is designated in its constitution as the \"Commonwealth of Puerto Rico\". The Constitution of Puerto Rico which became effective in 1952 adopted the name of Estado Libre Asociado (literally translated as \"Free Associated State\"), officially translated into English as Commonwealth, for i... |
5730429d04bcaa1900d77437 | What percentage of voters rejected the status of territory? | 54 percent | [
"51st_state\n\nIn November 2012, a referendum resulted in 54 percent of respondents voting to reject the current status under the territorial clause of the U.S. Constitution, while a second question resulted in 61 percent of voters identifying statehood as the preferred alternative to the current territorial status... |
5730429d04bcaa1900d77438 | What percentage of voters preferred statehood? | 61 percent | [
"51st_state\n\nIn November 2012, a referendum resulted in 54 percent of respondents voting to reject the current status under the territorial clause of the U.S. Constitution, while a second question resulted in 61 percent of voters identifying statehood as the preferred alternative to the current territorial status... |
5730429d04bcaa1900d77439 | What percentage of voters abstained from voting on a preferred alternative status? | one in four voters | [
"51st_state\n\nIn November 2012, a referendum resulted in 54 percent of respondents voting to reject the current status under the territorial clause of the U.S. Constitution, while a second question resulted in 61 percent of voters identifying statehood as the preferred alternative to the current territorial status... |
5730429d04bcaa1900d7743a | What argument do those opposing statehood use? | the statehood option garnered only 45 percent of the votes if abstentions are included | [
"51st_state\n\nIn November 2012, a referendum resulted in 54 percent of respondents voting to reject the current status under the territorial clause of the U.S. Constitution, while a second question resulted in 61 percent of voters identifying statehood as the preferred alternative to the current territorial status... |
57304372a23a5019007fd01f | What newspapers have published opinion pieces expressing support for Puerto Rico's statehood? | The Washington Post, The New York Times and the Boston Herald | [
"51st_state\n\nThe Washington Post, The New York Times and the Boston Herald have published opinion pieces expressing support for the statehood of Puerto Rico. On November 8, 2012, Washington, D.C. newspaper The Hill published an article saying that Congress will likely ignore the results of the referendum due to t... |
57304372a23a5019007fd020 | What newspaper suggested that Congress would ignore Puerto Rico's referendum? | The Hill | [
"51st_state\n\nThe Washington Post, The New York Times and the Boston Herald have published opinion pieces expressing support for the statehood of Puerto Rico. On November 8, 2012, Washington, D.C. newspaper The Hill published an article saying that Congress will likely ignore the results of the referendum due to t... |
57304372a23a5019007fd021 | When was that article published? | November 8, 2012 | [
"51st_state\n\nThe Washington Post, The New York Times and the Boston Herald have published opinion pieces expressing support for the statehood of Puerto Rico. On November 8, 2012, Washington, D.C. newspaper The Hill published an article saying that Congress will likely ignore the results of the referendum due to t... |
57304372a23a5019007fd022 | What Congress members agreed with the Hill's assesment? | U.S. Congressman Luis Gutiérrez U.S. Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez | [
"51st_state\n\nThe Washington Post, The New York Times and the Boston Herald have published opinion pieces expressing support for the statehood of Puerto Rico. On November 8, 2012, Washington, D.C. newspaper The Hill published an article saying that Congress will likely ignore the results of the referendum due to t... |
573044ce947a6a140053d386 | What politicians pushed for statehood for Puerto Rico? | Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi, Governor Luis Fortuño | [
"51st_state\n\nSeveral days after the referendum, the Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi, Governor Luis Fortuño, and Governor-elect Alejandro García Padilla wrote separate letters to the President of the United States Barack Obama addressing the results of the voting. Pierluisi urged Obama to begin legislation i... |
573044ce947a6a140053d387 | What politician fought against statehood for Puerto Rico? | Governor-elect Alejandro García Padilla | [
"51st_state\n\nSeveral days after the referendum, the Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi, Governor Luis Fortuño, and Governor-elect Alejandro García Padilla wrote separate letters to the President of the United States Barack Obama addressing the results of the voting. Pierluisi urged Obama to begin legislation i... |
573044ce947a6a140053d388 | How did these politicians voice their concerns? | wrote separate letters to the President of the United States Barack Obama | [
"51st_state\n\nSeveral days after the referendum, the Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi, Governor Luis Fortuño, and Governor-elect Alejandro García Padilla wrote separate letters to the President of the United States Barack Obama addressing the results of the voting. Pierluisi urged Obama to begin legislation i... |
573044ce947a6a140053d389 | What was the White House stance? | the results were clear, the people of Puerto Rico want the issue of status resolved | [
"51st_state\n\nSeveral days after the referendum, the Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi, Governor Luis Fortuño, and Governor-elect Alejandro García Padilla wrote separate letters to the President of the United States Barack Obama addressing the results of the voting. Pierluisi urged Obama to begin legislation i... |
573045e4b2c2fd1400568b4b | When was H.R. 2000 introduced? | On May 15, 2013 | [
"51st_state\n\nOn May 15, 2013, Resident Commissioner Pierluisi introduced H.R. 2000 to Congress to \"set forth the process for Puerto Rico to be admitted as a state of the Union,\" asking for Congress to vote on ratifying Puerto Rico as the 51st state. On February 12, 2014, Senator Martin Heinrich introduced a bil... |
573045e4b2c2fd1400568b4c | What would H.R. 2000 do? | set forth the process for Puerto Rico to be admitted as a state of the Union | [
"51st_state\n\nOn May 15, 2013, Resident Commissioner Pierluisi introduced H.R. 2000 to Congress to \"set forth the process for Puerto Rico to be admitted as a state of the Union,\" asking for Congress to vote on ratifying Puerto Rico as the 51st state. On February 12, 2014, Senator Martin Heinrich introduced a bil... |
573045e4b2c2fd1400568b4d | What did Senator Heinrich's bill require? | a binding referendum to be held in Puerto Rico asking whether the territory wants to be admitted as a state. | [
"51st_state\n\nOn May 15, 2013, Resident Commissioner Pierluisi introduced H.R. 2000 to Congress to \"set forth the process for Puerto Rico to be admitted as a state of the Union,\" asking for Congress to vote on ratifying Puerto Rico as the 51st state. On February 12, 2014, Senator Martin Heinrich introduced a bil... |
573045e4b2c2fd1400568b4e | What would happen in the event of a yes vote in this referendum? | the president would be asked to submit legislation to Congress to admit Puerto Rico as a state | [
"51st_state\n\nOn May 15, 2013, Resident Commissioner Pierluisi introduced H.R. 2000 to Congress to \"set forth the process for Puerto Rico to be admitted as a state of the Union,\" asking for Congress to vote on ratifying Puerto Rico as the 51st state. On February 12, 2014, Senator Martin Heinrich introduced a bil... |
573047ca947a6a140053d396 | Who considered the implications of the definition of the seat of government in the Constitution? | James Madison | [
"51st_state\n\nWashington, D.C. is often mentioned as a candidate for statehood. In Federalist No. 43 of The Federalist Papers, James Madison considered the implications of the definition of the \"seat of government\" found in the United States Constitution. Although he noted potential conflicts of interest, and th... |
573047ca947a6a140053d397 | Where are these ideas located in the Federalist Papers? | Federalist No. 43 | [
"51st_state\n\nWashington, D.C. is often mentioned as a candidate for statehood. In Federalist No. 43 of The Federalist Papers, James Madison considered the implications of the definition of the \"seat of government\" found in the United States Constitution. Although he noted potential conflicts of interest, and th... |
573047ca947a6a140053d398 | What limits does the constitution have for the size of Washington, D.C.? | the Constitution does not set a minimum size for the District | [
"51st_state\n\nWashington, D.C. is often mentioned as a candidate for statehood. In Federalist No. 43 of The Federalist Papers, James Madison considered the implications of the definition of the \"seat of government\" found in the United States Constitution. Although he noted potential conflicts of interest, and th... |
573047ca947a6a140053d399 | What caused the size of Washington, D.C. to change? | Virginia reclaimed the portion of the District south of the Potomac | [
"51st_state\n\nWashington, D.C. is often mentioned as a candidate for statehood. In Federalist No. 43 of The Federalist Papers, James Madison considered the implications of the definition of the \"seat of government\" found in the United States Constitution. Although he noted potential conflicts of interest, and th... |
57304a372461fd1900a9ccf3 | What Revolutionary War motto have Washington, D.C. statehood supporters modified and used? | "No taxation without representation", omitting the initial "No" | [
"51st_state\n\nWashington, D.C. residents who support the statehood movement sometimes use a shortened version of the Revolutionary War protest motto \"No taxation without representation\", omitting the initial \"No\", denoting their lack of Congressional representation; the phrase is now printed on newly issued Wa... |
57304a372461fd1900a9ccf4 | What does the phrase protest? | their lack of Congressional representation | [
"51st_state\n\nWashington, D.C. residents who support the statehood movement sometimes use a shortened version of the Revolutionary War protest motto \"No taxation without representation\", omitting the initial \"No\", denoting their lack of Congressional representation; the phrase is now printed on newly issued Wa... |
57304a372461fd1900a9ccf5 | In what way has the phrase been spread wide? | the phrase is now printed on newly issued Washington, D.C. license plates | [
"51st_state\n\nWashington, D.C. residents who support the statehood movement sometimes use a shortened version of the Revolutionary War protest motto \"No taxation without representation\", omitting the initial \"No\", denoting their lack of Congressional representation; the phrase is now printed on newly issued Wa... |
57304a372461fd1900a9ccf6 | When did Obama have the protest plates put on his Presidential limousine? | at the beginning of his second term | [
"51st_state\n\nWashington, D.C. residents who support the statehood movement sometimes use a shortened version of the Revolutionary War protest motto \"No taxation without representation\", omitting the initial \"No\", denoting their lack of Congressional representation; the phrase is now printed on newly issued Wa... |
57304ae58ab72b1400f9c3f4 | What party carried the position of D.C. Statehood? | D.C. Statehood Party | [
"51st_state\n\nThis position was carried by the D.C. Statehood Party, a political party; it has since merged with the local Green Party affiliate to form the D.C. Statehood Green Party. The nearest this movement ever came to success was in 1978, when Congress passed the District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment.... |
57304ae58ab72b1400f9c3f5 | What party did the D.C. Statehood Party merge when? | the local Green Party affiliate | [
"51st_state\n\nThis position was carried by the D.C. Statehood Party, a political party; it has since merged with the local Green Party affiliate to form the D.C. Statehood Green Party. The nearest this movement ever came to success was in 1978, when Congress passed the District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment.... |
57304ae58ab72b1400f9c3f6 | When did the movement get closest to success? | 1978 | [
"51st_state\n\nThis position was carried by the D.C. Statehood Party, a political party; it has since merged with the local Green Party affiliate to form the D.C. Statehood Green Party. The nearest this movement ever came to success was in 1978, when Congress passed the District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment.... |
57304ae58ab72b1400f9c3f7 | What would be the new name of the D.C. State? | New Columbia | [
"51st_state\n\nThis position was carried by the D.C. Statehood Party, a political party; it has since merged with the local Green Party affiliate to form the D.C. Statehood Green Party. The nearest this movement ever came to success was in 1978, when Congress passed the District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment.... |
57304ae58ab72b1400f9c3f8 | When did the drive for statehood falter? | 1985 | [
"51st_state\n\nThis position was carried by the D.C. Statehood Party, a political party; it has since merged with the local Green Party affiliate to form the D.C. Statehood Green Party. The nearest this movement ever came to success was in 1978, when Congress passed the District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment.... |
573071c5069b5314008320d8 | What is another likely country for statehood? | United States Virgin Islands | [
"51st_state\n\nOther less likely contenders are Guam and the United States Virgin Islands, both of which are unincorporated organized territories of the United States. Also, the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa, an unorganized, unincorporated territory, could both attempt to gain statehood. Some proposal... |
573071c5069b5314008320d9 | What entity reported on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands becoming one again? | Radio Australia | [
"51st_state\n\nOther less likely contenders are Guam and the United States Virgin Islands, both of which are unincorporated organized territories of the United States. Also, the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa, an unorganized, unincorporated territory, could both attempt to gain statehood. Some proposal... |
5730722b069b5314008320dd | What country had small grassroots movement for US Statehood? | The Philippines | [
"51st_state\n\nThe Philippines has had small grassroots movements for U.S. statehood. Originally part of the platform of the Progressive Party, then known as the Federalista Party, the party dropped it in 1907, which coincided with the name change. As recently as 2004, the concept of the Philippines becoming a U.S.... |
5730722b069b5314008320de | What party used to be known as the Federalista Party? | Federalista Party | [
"51st_state\n\nThe Philippines has had small grassroots movements for U.S. statehood. Originally part of the platform of the Progressive Party, then known as the Federalista Party, the party dropped it in 1907, which coincided with the name change. As recently as 2004, the concept of the Philippines becoming a U.S.... |
5730722b069b5314008320df | What was the most recent year of the Phillipines pushing for statehood? | 2004 | [
"51st_state\n\nThe Philippines has had small grassroots movements for U.S. statehood. Originally part of the platform of the Progressive Party, then known as the Federalista Party, the party dropped it in 1907, which coincided with the name change. As recently as 2004, the concept of the Philippines becoming a U.S.... |
57307298396df9190009610a | What is another connotation for the 51st state label? | if a certain political course is taken, Canada's destiny will be as little more than a part of the United States | [
"51st_state\n\nIn Canada, \"the 51st state\" is a phrase generally used in such a way as to imply that if a certain political course is taken, Canada's destiny will be as little more than a part of the United States. Examples include the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement in 1988, the debate over the creatio... |
57307298396df9190009610b | When was the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement enacted? | 1988 | [
"51st_state\n\nIn Canada, \"the 51st state\" is a phrase generally used in such a way as to imply that if a certain political course is taken, Canada's destiny will be as little more than a part of the United States. Examples include the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement in 1988, the debate over the creatio... |
57307298396df9190009610c | When was the Charlottetown Accord signed? | 1992 | [
"51st_state\n\nIn Canada, \"the 51st state\" is a phrase generally used in such a way as to imply that if a certain political course is taken, Canada's destiny will be as little more than a part of the United States. Examples include the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement in 1988, the debate over the creatio... |
57307298396df9190009610d | When did the Clarity Act go into effect? | 1999 | [
"51st_state\n\nIn Canada, \"the 51st state\" is a phrase generally used in such a way as to imply that if a certain political course is taken, Canada's destiny will be as little more than a part of the United States. Examples include the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement in 1988, the debate over the creatio... |
5730730a069b5314008320e3 | Who suggested that the Free Trade Agreement amounted to an American takeover of Canada? | Liberals | [
"51st_state\n\nThe phrase is usually used in local political debates, in polemic writing or in private conversations. It is rarely used by politicians themselves in a public context, although at certain times in Canadian history political parties have used other similarly loaded imagery. In the 1988 federal electio... |
5730730a069b5314008320e4 | When was this campaign ran? | In the 1988 federal election | [
"51st_state\n\nThe phrase is usually used in local political debates, in polemic writing or in private conversations. It is rarely used by politicians themselves in a public context, although at certain times in Canadian history political parties have used other similarly loaded imagery. In the 1988 federal electio... |
5730730a069b5314008320e5 | Who erased the border in the ad? | Progressive Conservative (PC) strategists | [
"51st_state\n\nThe phrase is usually used in local political debates, in polemic writing or in private conversations. It is rarely used by politicians themselves in a public context, although at certain times in Canadian history political parties have used other similarly loaded imagery. In the 1988 federal electio... |
5730730a069b5314008320e6 | What was the slogan of this ad? | "Here's where we draw the line." | [
"51st_state\n\nThe phrase is usually used in local political debates, in polemic writing or in private conversations. It is rarely used by politicians themselves in a public context, although at certain times in Canadian history political parties have used other similarly loaded imagery. In the 1988 federal electio... |
5730739e2461fd1900a9ce1d | When did Quebec land in British hands? | 1763 | [
"51st_state\n\nThe implication has historical basis and dates to the breakup of British America during the American Revolution. The colonies that had confederated to form the United States invaded Canada (at the time a term referring specifically to the modern-day provinces of Quebec and Ontario, which had only bee... |
5730739e2461fd1900a9ce1e | When did Ontario land in British hands? | 1763 | [
"51st_state\n\nThe implication has historical basis and dates to the breakup of British America during the American Revolution. The colonies that had confederated to form the United States invaded Canada (at the time a term referring specifically to the modern-day provinces of Quebec and Ontario, which had only bee... |
5730739e2461fd1900a9ce1f | During which the US invade Canada? | the War of 1812 | [
"51st_state\n\nThe implication has historical basis and dates to the breakup of British America during the American Revolution. The colonies that had confederated to form the United States invaded Canada (at the time a term referring specifically to the modern-day provinces of Quebec and Ontario, which had only bee... |
5730739e2461fd1900a9ce20 | What did several US politicians suggest doing in the 19th century? | annexing Canada | [
"51st_state\n\nThe implication has historical basis and dates to the breakup of British America during the American Revolution. The colonies that had confederated to form the United States invaded Canada (at the time a term referring specifically to the modern-day provinces of Quebec and Ontario, which had only bee... |
5730740e396df9190009611c | When were the last days of the Dominion of Newfoundland? | In the late 1940s | [
"51st_state\n\nIn the late 1940s, during the last days of the Dominion of Newfoundland (at the time a dominion-dependency in the Commonwealth and independent of Canada), there was mainstream support, although not majority, for Newfoundland to form an economic union with the United States, thanks to the efforts of t... |
5730740e396df9190009611d | What was the result of the 1948 referendum? | The movement ultimately failed | [
"51st_state\n\nIn the late 1940s, during the last days of the Dominion of Newfoundland (at the time a dominion-dependency in the Commonwealth and independent of Canada), there was mainstream support, although not majority, for Newfoundland to form an economic union with the United States, thanks to the efforts of t... |
5730740e396df9190009611e | What did the Economic Union Party support? | an independent "responsible government" | [
"51st_state\n\nIn the late 1940s, during the last days of the Dominion of Newfoundland (at the time a dominion-dependency in the Commonwealth and independent of Canada), there was mainstream support, although not majority, for Newfoundland to form an economic union with the United States, thanks to the efforts of t... |
573074888ab72b1400f9c4f8 | What does Canada being referred to as the 51st state in a positive way mean in the US, generally? | can serve to highlight the similarities and close relationship between the United States and Canada | [
"51st_state\n\nIn the United States, the term \"the 51st state\" when applied to Canada can serve to highlight the similarities and close relationship between the United States and Canada. Sometimes the term is used disparagingly, intended to deride Canada as an unimportant neighbor. In the Quebec general election,... |
573074888ab72b1400f9c4f9 | What is a negative connotation of the term? | to deride Canada as an unimportant neighbor | [
"51st_state\n\nIn the United States, the term \"the 51st state\" when applied to Canada can serve to highlight the similarities and close relationship between the United States and Canada. Sometimes the term is used disparagingly, intended to deride Canada as an unimportant neighbor. In the Quebec general election,... |
573074888ab72b1400f9c4fa | How man votes did Parti 51 attract in 1989? | just 3,846 votes | [
"51st_state\n\nIn the United States, the term \"the 51st state\" when applied to Canada can serve to highlight the similarities and close relationship between the United States and Canada. Sometimes the term is used disparagingly, intended to deride Canada as an unimportant neighbor. In the Quebec general election,... |
573074888ab72b1400f9c4fb | What did the other parties receive that year? | 40.16% (PQ) and 1.22% (NPDQ) | [
"51st_state\n\nIn the United States, the term \"the 51st state\" when applied to Canada can serve to highlight the similarities and close relationship between the United States and Canada. Sometimes the term is used disparagingly, intended to deride Canada as an unimportant neighbor. In the Quebec general election,... |
573074ee069b5314008320f5 | When did Panama have the US-ruled Canal Zone Territory? | from 1903 to 1979 | [
"51st_state\n\nDue to geographical proximity of the Central American countries to the U.S. which has powerful military, economic, and political influences, there were several movements and proposals by the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries to annex some or all of the Central American republics (Costa... |
573074ee069b5314008320f6 | When did the British Honduras become Belize? | since 1981 | [
"51st_state\n\nDue to geographical proximity of the Central American countries to the U.S. which has powerful military, economic, and political influences, there were several movements and proposals by the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries to annex some or all of the Central American republics (Costa... |
573074ee069b5314008320f7 | When did El Salvador adopt the US Dollar as its currency? | 2001 | [
"51st_state\n\nDue to geographical proximity of the Central American countries to the U.S. which has powerful military, economic, and political influences, there were several movements and proposals by the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries to annex some or all of the Central American republics (Costa... |
57307554069b5314008320fb | What country was Cuba a territory of? | Spain | [
"51st_state\n\nCuba, like many Spanish territories, wanted to break free from Spain. A pro-independence movement in Cuba was supported by the U.S., and Cuban guerrilla leaders wanted annexation to the United States, but Cuban revolutionary leader José Martí called for Cuban nationhood. When the U.S. battleship Main... |
57307554069b5314008320fc | What battleship sunk in the Havana Harbor? | Maine | [
"51st_state\n\nCuba, like many Spanish territories, wanted to break free from Spain. A pro-independence movement in Cuba was supported by the U.S., and Cuban guerrilla leaders wanted annexation to the United States, but Cuban revolutionary leader José Martí called for Cuban nationhood. When the U.S. battleship Main... |
57307554069b5314008320fd | When did Fidel Castro overthrow the Cuban government? | 1959 | [
"51st_state\n\nCuba, like many Spanish territories, wanted to break free from Spain. A pro-independence movement in Cuba was supported by the U.S., and Cuban guerrilla leaders wanted annexation to the United States, but Cuban revolutionary leader José Martí called for Cuban nationhood. When the U.S. battleship Main... |
57307554069b5314008320fe | What government did Castro install? | Marxist–Leninist government | [
"51st_state\n\nCuba, like many Spanish territories, wanted to break free from Spain. A pro-independence movement in Cuba was supported by the U.S., and Cuban guerrilla leaders wanted annexation to the United States, but Cuban revolutionary leader José Martí called for Cuban nationhood. When the U.S. battleship Main... |
573075b12461fd1900a9ce25 | Why is Israel referred to as the 51st state? | the annual funding and defense support it receives from the United States | [
"51st_state\n\nSeveral websites assert that Israel is the 51st state due to the annual funding and defense support it receives from the United States. An example of this concept can be found in 2003 when Martine Rothblatt published a book called Two Stars for Peace that argued for the addition of Israel and the Pal... |
573075b12461fd1900a9ce26 | What book did Martine Rothblatt publish? | Two Stars for Peace | [
"51st_state\n\nSeveral websites assert that Israel is the 51st state due to the annual funding and defense support it receives from the United States. An example of this concept can be found in 2003 when Martine Rothblatt published a book called Two Stars for Peace that argued for the addition of Israel and the Pal... |
573075b12461fd1900a9ce27 | When was Two Stars for Peace published? | 2003 | [
"51st_state\n\nSeveral websites assert that Israel is the 51st state due to the annual funding and defense support it receives from the United States. An example of this concept can be found in 2003 when Martine Rothblatt published a book called Two Stars for Peace that argued for the addition of Israel and the Pal... |
573075b12461fd1900a9ce28 | Who wrote the book The American State of Canaan? | Alfred de Grazia | [
"51st_state\n\nSeveral websites assert that Israel is the 51st state due to the annual funding and defense support it receives from the United States. An example of this concept can be found in 2003 when Martine Rothblatt published a book called Two Stars for Peace that argued for the addition of Israel and the Pal... |
573076172461fd1900a9ce2d | When did Artcle 3 of the Treaty of San Francisco come into effect? | April 1952 | [
"51st_state\n\nIn Article 3 of the Treaty of San Francisco between the Allied Powers and Japan, which came into force in April 1952, the U.S. put the outlying islands of the Ryukyus, including the island of Okinawa—home to over 1 million Okinawans related to the Japanese—and the Bonin Islands, the Volcano Islands, ... |
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