The Foraker Act of 1900 Multiple Choice made all Puerto Ricans citizens of the United States. abolished slavery in Puerto Rico. put Puerto Rico under American military rule. called for Puerto Rico to be considered for statehood. established a formal American colonial government over Puerto Rico.

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25 April, 15:38

The Foraker Act of 1900 Multiple Choice made all Puerto Ricans citizens of the United States. abolished slavery in Puerto Rico. put Puerto Rico under American military rule. called for Puerto Rico to be considered for statehood. established a formal American colonial government over Puerto Rico.

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formal American colonial government over Puerto Rico

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Foraker Act of 1900: A law that authorized U. S. to form a government in Puerto Rico after America's win in Spanish - American war.

United States acquired Puerto Rico located in North Caribbean sea, after it ceased to be under Spain. It also established a citizenship law for Puerto Ricans which was distinct from U. S. citizenship.

President William Mckinley and Senator Joseph B. Foraker signed the act for U. S acquisition of Puerto Rico. The act is known after J. B. Foraker. The law is criticized for uncertain political status and administration of the Island