Will USA ever have more then 50 states
2006-06-13 17:32:14 · 13 answers · asked by glaholmes 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Puerto Rico has been debating state hood for a long time now.
I don't know if I am for or against it. Right now they have the advantages of our government programs, but I don't believe they
have to contribute with taxes. It doesn't seem right. Either become a state or let them be on their own
2006-06-13 17:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by 1614 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually we might, over the past few decades Puerto Rico has had a vote to switch their status from commonwealth to state. It has nearly happened a few times already. It's a very good possibility in my mind that this could happen in the next 10-20 years.
2006-06-14 21:28:11 · answer #2 · answered by J S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If we do see 51, my bet would be Puerto Rico also. I am not expecting it anytime soon. Or maybe Canada, eh? That would swing the conservative demographics a bit, wouldn't it?
2006-06-14 08:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by diogenese19348 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some say England is the 51st state of the USA
2006-06-14 00:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could happen, some certain candidates for U.S. statehood are Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
2006-06-15 00:27:35 · answer #5 · answered by glenncando 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
states stopped being formally accepted, now other countries are becomeing quasi-states, with all the responsibilities of statehood with none of the responsibilities.
case in point..
Australia
2006-06-14 00:36:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would mess up our flag. How do you arrange 51 stars and not have it look stupid?
2006-06-14 00:35:27 · answer #7 · answered by John M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you travel enough you could, i had a friend who saw 51 states but he traveled al ot. so pretty much, if you want to you have to travel
2006-06-15 03:52:19 · answer #8 · answered by Kareem W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if California separates into 2.
Canada will not be your 51st!
2006-06-14 09:32:29 · answer #9 · answered by mckellmail 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but it will come with a 52nd. a red state and a blue one, gotta keep it even. no joke, i've heard talk.
2006-06-14 00:35:35 · answer #10 · answered by meatwadswims 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋