Question
11. Why was Hawaii's admission different than Puerto Rico & the Philippines?
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Hawaii became a U.S. state in 1959 through a formal admission process, while Puerto Rico and the Philippines have different political statuses – Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, and the Philippines gained independence in 1946. The distinctions are rooted in historical and geopolitical factors.