BELLWORK 1. List three effects of the Spanish-American War. 2. How did Puerto Rican citizens respond to America’s occupation during the SpAm War? 3. How did the Treaty of Paris effect Puerto Rico’s government? 4. Analyze the advantages/disadvantages of American colonial rule in Puerto Rico. 5. What was the Foraker Act? 6. How did the government of Puerto Rico change post- WWII. 7. THINKER: In your opinion, what status should Puerto Rico have? (pg. 11 in packet) Explain!

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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.

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BELLWORK1. List three effects of the Spanish-American War.2. How did Puerto Rican citizens respond to America’s

occupation during the SpAm War?3. How did the Treaty of Paris effect Puerto Rico’s government?4. Analyze the advantages/disadvantages of American colonial

rule in Puerto Rico. 5. What was the Foraker Act?6. How did the government of Puerto Rico change post-WWII.7. THINKER: In your opinion, what status should Puerto Rico

have? (pg. 11 in packet) Explain!

Page 2: BELLWORK 1.List three effects of the Spanish-American War. 2.How did Puerto Rican citizens respond to America’s occupation during the SpAm War? 3.How did

Puerto RicoCommonwealth, statehood, or independence?

Page 3: BELLWORK 1.List three effects of the Spanish-American War. 2.How did Puerto Rican citizens respond to America’s occupation during the SpAm War? 3.How did

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.

Page 4: BELLWORK 1.List three effects of the Spanish-American War. 2.How did Puerto Rican citizens respond to America’s occupation during the SpAm War? 3.How did

U.S. Commonwealths• Did you know, the U.S. actually has TWO

commonwealths…..• Puerto Rico and the North Mariana Islands!

Page 5: BELLWORK 1.List three effects of the Spanish-American War. 2.How did Puerto Rican citizens respond to America’s occupation during the SpAm War? 3.How did

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

• Diamonds: Current commonwealth

• Clubs: Enhanced commonwealth

• Hearts: Statehood• Spades: Complete

independence

Page 6: BELLWORK 1.List three effects of the Spanish-American War. 2.How did Puerto Rican citizens respond to America’s occupation during the SpAm War? 3.How did

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