Should U.S. Territories Be States? | Civics Made Easy Did you know America has "territories’" 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 don’t have the same rights as citizens living in states. Ben Sheehan explains the history, legality and tax status of U.S. territories – and whether or not they should become states. Civics Made Easy | Should U.S. Territories Be States? #timeline #history #pbs