Final answer:
Puerto Rico is one of the United States' "dependent areas" as a result of its status as a U.S. commonwealth.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that Puerto Rico is one of the United States' "dependent areas" is True.
After the Spanish-American War in 1898, Puerto Rico was ceded to the United States and became a U.S. commonwealth. As a U.S. commonwealth, Puerto Rico is under the political jurisdiction and protection of the United States. While Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens, they do not have the ability to vote in U.S. presidential elections.