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Jones act 1916?
The Jones Act, also known as the Jones Law, the Philippine Autonomy Act and the Act of Congress of August 29, 1916, was passed by the United States Congress. It acted as a constitution of the Philippines and created the first fully elected Philippine legislature.
A 1917 law gave Puerto Ricans?
It was the Jones Act that gave them the right of citizenship.
What is the act or law that means to have an act withdrawn or canceled?
veto
When was the Family Law Act legislated?
The Ontario Family Law Act was first passed in the legislature in 1990. This Act regulates the rights of spouses and dependents in a variety of matters.
How has US citizenship caused Puerto Ricans to be different from other immigrants?
The Puerto Ricans are U.S citizens and not immigrants...they are born within the U.S territory therefore they are U.S citizens...in 1917 there was a law passed called Jones shafroth act that by law the Puerto Ricans are U.S Citizens.
What services does Jones Act law provide?
The Jones Act Law provides safety for workers who work on ships and who are responsible for transporting goods by ship all over the world. The Jones Act is also a federal law in the United States of America.
Who signed the Organic Act for Arizona into law?
president lincon
What does a Jones Act lawyer specialize in?
A Jones Act lawyer specializes in Admiralty and Maritime law. Jones Act lawyer's specialization includes protecting rights of injured maritime workers.
Jones act 1916?
The Jones Act, also known as the Jones Law, the Philippine Autonomy Act and the Act of Congress of August 29, 1916, was passed by the United States Congress. It acted as a constitution of the Philippines and created the first fully elected Philippine legislature.
What law gave Puerto Ricans American citizenship in 1917?
The Jones Act.
The law giving US citizenship to the residents of Puerto Rico was the?
The Jones Act of 1917.
A 1917 law gave Puerto Ricans?
It was the Jones Act that gave them the right of citizenship.
What did a 1917 law give Puerto Rico?
Jones-Shafroth Act gave them U.S. citizenship .
Where can I learn more about Jones Act settlements?
The Jones Act is US federal legislation that deals with maritime law. If you are or were a Merchant Marine then it may apply to you. For more info on the topic and why you may want to contact a lawyer, visit this page: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-jones-act.htm
Where can I find information explaining the Jones Settlement Act?
Are you sure this is a real law? Google only returns one result for "Jones Settlement Act" (with quotes). It's some local government legislation in New Zealand. The information about Jones Settlement Act can be found at shipguide.com. It explains all of the circumstances surrounding the case.
What year did people in Puerto Rico gain US citizenship?
In 1917, the Jones Act granted Puerto Ricans U.S. citizenship and provided for a popularly elected Senate to complete a bicameral Legislative Assembly, a bill of rights and authorized the election of a Resident Commissioner to a four year term. As a result of their new U.S. citizenship, many Puerto Ricans were drafted into World War I and all subsequent wars with U.S. participation in which a national military draft was in effect.
Which law said that American ships could not travel to any foreign ports?
The law that said American ships could not travel to any foreign ports was The Merchant Marine Act of 1920. It is also known as the Jones Act.
