Marian M. George: A Little Journey to Puerto Rico

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Marian M. George: A Little Journey to Puerto Rico
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https://doi.org/10.3735/9781935306856.book-part-049

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At the end of the Spanish–American War (1898), the United States acquired the territories of Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico from Spain. The newly acquired territory initially was ruled by a military government until the Foraker Act was passed in 1900. This created a civilian government in Puerto Rico and opened the doors for visitors and merchants to freely travel to the island. The new act made Puerto Rico a protectorate of the United States, removing its independence. The U.S. government therefore appointed its executive leadership, including the governor and the executive council, and allowed

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