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The Foraker Act benefited the US because it acquired a new territory from it, Puerto Rico. The Foraker Act was enacted in 1900.
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Did Cuba Guam and the Philippines become US possessions after the SpanishAmerican War?
Platt Amendment Foraker Act
What piece of legislation autorized a civil government in Puerto Rico and formally established it as a us territory?
The piece of legislation that authorized a civil government in Puerto Rico and formally established it as a U. S. territory was the Foraker Act.
Which nation was directly effected by the foraker act?
The Foraker Act directly affected Puerto Rico, as it established a civilian government for the territory following its acquisition by the United States from Spain in 1898. The act set up a framework for governance, including a governor appointed by the U.S. president and a legislature with limited powers. It also addressed issues of taxation and trade, significantly influencing Puerto Rico's political and economic landscape.
What led to the discontent among puerto ricans even after the passage of the foraker act?
The Foraker Act granted only partial, rather than full citizenship to Puerto Ricans. It left the legal status of the island nebulous. The Jones Shafroth Act increased their representation and allowed for a popularly elected senate, all laws still needed to pass through Congress. Many Puerto Ricans were aggrieved at both bills, because they continued to only provide them partial rights.
What was the Dawes Act designed to benefit?
white settlers
What pieces of legislation authorized a civil government in Puerto Rico and established it as a US territory?
The Foraker act/law
Under the Foraker act the US had to power to appoint Puerto Rico's?
Governor.
What was the significant of the foraker act?
It granted Puerto Ricans partial US citizenship status
Which resolution declared that the US had no intentions of ruling cuba after she gained independence from Spain?
Foraker act
Why did many Puerto Ricans dislikes the Foraker Act?
The Foraker Act granted only partial citizenship to Puerto Ricans.
What treaty gave the US control of Puerto Rico and Guam?
P.R. was the Foraker Act. Guam was the Treaty Of Paris.
What pieces of legislation authorized a civil governmaent in Puerto Rico and formally established it as a US territory?
Foraker Act
What act declared Puerto Rico an unorganized territory?
Foraker Act
Which of the following pieces of legislation authorized a civil government in Puerto Rico and formally established it as a US territory?
Foraker Act
Which nation was directly affected by the Foraker Act?
cuba
Which nation was directly affected by foraker act?
Cuba
Did Cuba Guam and the Philippines become US possessions after the SpanishAmerican War?
Platt Amendment Foraker Act
