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The Foraker Act, officially the Organic Act of 1900, is a United States federal law that established civilian (limited popular) government on the island of Puerto Rico
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∙ 9y agoThe Foraker Act established a civilian government in Puerto Rico. President William McKinley signed the act on April second, nineteen hundred
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What act declared Puerto Rico an unorganized territory?
Foraker Act
How did the Foraker Act benefit the US?
The Foraker Act benefited the US because it acquired a new territory from it, Puerto Rico. The Foraker Act was enacted in 1900.
Which agreement established a new government for Puerto Rico in 1900?
The Foraker Act
Under the Foraker act the US had to power to appoint Puerto Rico's?
Governor.
What pieces of legislation authorized a civil government in Puerto Rico and established it as a US territory?
The Foraker act/law
The Foraker Act established a civil government and territorial status for what country?
Puerto Rico
Who implemented the Foraker Act in Puerto Rico?
This Amendment set up the government of Puerto Rico (annexing from Spain), and marked the end of the Spanish-American War!
What made Puerto Rico an unincorporated territory?
The Foraker Act of 1900, it was passed after the United States won the Spanish American War and gained control of Puerto Rico from Spain.
What pieces of legislation authorized a civil governmaent in Puerto Rico and formally established it as a US territory?
Foraker Act
What treaty gave the US control of Puerto Rico and Guam?
P.R. was the Foraker Act. Guam was the Treaty Of Paris.
Why did many Puerto Ricans dislikes the Foraker Act?
The Foraker Act granted only partial citizenship to Puerto Ricans.
Which of the following pieces of legislation authorized a civil government in Puerto Rico and formally established it as a US territory?
Foraker Act
