bellwork today for bellwork, you will review over the causes/effects of the spanish-american war....
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BELLWORK• Today for bellwork,
you will review over the causes/effects of the Spanish-American War.
• Follow the guidelines on the board.
• Focus on both long-term and short-term!
• Use this as review!
Puerto RicoCommonwealth, statehood, or independence?
Puerto Rico after the SpAm War• In 1898, Puerto Rico was invaded and
subsequently became a possession of the United States.
• US General Nelson Miles: “accept with joy the system of Government of the U.S.”
• Foraker Act of 1900 – established a civil government in PR, under control of U.S.
• Jones Act of 1917 – made Puerto Ricans U.S. citizens
• 1948 – FDR & Congress give PR the ability to elect their own governor
• 1952 – officially made PR a U.S. commonwealth
• Commonwealth – organized, but unincorporated, dependent territory.
U.S. Commonwealths• Did you know, the U.S. actually has TWO
commonwealths…..• Puerto Rico and the North Mariana Islands!
Puerto Rico: Commonwealth, Statehood or Independence?
• You will now read more about Puerto Rico and their status as a U.S. Commonwealth.
• As you read…. Highlight and take notes on important events throughout Puerto Rico’s history.
• Ultimately, you will need to form and defend your own opinion……. Should Puerto Rico remain a commonwealth? Granted statehood as the 51st U.S. state? Or, be given complete independence?
Puerto Rico’s capital city – San Juan
REVIEW• How did Puerto Rican citizens respond to America’s
occupation during the Spanish American War?• How did the Treaty of Paris effect Puerto Rico’s
government?• Analyze the advantages/disadvantages of American
colonial rule in Puerto Rico. • What was the Foraker Act?• How did the government of Puerto Rico change post-
WWII?
Puerto Rico’s Status• The class will be divided
into four groups. Each group will represent a different option for the political status of Puerto Rico.
• Your task: Explain the advantages/disadvantages of this form of government
• Current commonwealth
• Enhanced commonwealth
• Statehood• Complete
independence
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