US Imperialism: Puerto Rico

By waffles57
  • Puerto Rico is granted autonomy

    Puerto Rico is granted autonomy

    Puerto Rico is granted more autonomy than ever before in Puerto Rican history.
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    The Spanish-American War

    Spain was fighting for the islands it claimed in the Western Hemisphere
  • The Spanish-American War begins

    The Spanish-American War begins

    America declares war on Spain.

  • Puerto Rico's autonomy government begins to function

    Puerto Rico's new government starts to function under Spanish rule
  • Puerto Rico is invaded by America

    Puerto Rico is invaded by America

    General Miles led the march to San Juan, though Spanish surrender was certain, to secure American presence within the islands.
  • Spain signs unofficial peace treaty

    Spain signs unofficial peace treaty

    Before General Miles could reach San Juan, Spain agreed to sign a peace treaty, ending all military hostilities
  • The Treaty of Paris is signed

    The Treaty of Paris is signed

    The Treaty of Paris gave the United States Puerto Rico,Guam, and the Philippines
  • Congress passes the Foraker Act

    Congress passes the Foraker Act

    Congress passes the Foraker Act which establishes the governing structure for Puerto Rico
  • Congress passes The Jones Act

    Congress passes The Jones Act

    First administrative cabinet under the Jones Act. From left: A. Ruíz Soler (Health), José E. Benedicto (Treasurer), Ramón Siaca Pacheco (Secretary), Hon. Arthur Yager (Governor, 1914-1921), Paul G. Miller (Education), Manuel Camuñas (Labor and Agriculture), Salvador Mestre (Attorney General), Guillermo Esteves (Interior), Jesse W. Bonner (Auditor), Pedro L. Rodríguez (Governor's Secretary).

  • Puerto Rico is US territory

    1922 In the case of Balzac v. Porto Rico, 258 U.S. 308, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that Puerto Rico was a territory rather than a part of the Union. The decision stated that the U.S. constitution did not apply in Puerto Rico.