What year was the Foraker Act that affected Puerto Rico enacted?
1895
1900
1910
1905
Answer
Enacted in 1900, the Foraker Act established a civil government in Puerto Rico, marking a shift from military rule. It provided for the appointment of a governor, an executive council, and a popularly elected House of Delegates. However, Puerto Ricans did not gain U.S. citizenship or the right to elect their governor until later legislation.
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