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The dynamics of the power imbalance Puerto Rico was formaly transfered to US because it is near the Carribean
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America gains control of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam.
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The Foraker Law is approved establishing civil government and free comerce between the island and the states.
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First governer is Charles H. Allen in San Juan due to the Foraker Act.
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Law establishing Coat of Arms signed.
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During a visit to Puerto Rico President Roosevelt adressed the Puerto Rican Congress that Puerto Ricans should become U.S. citizens.
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3,300 soilders move into Puerto Rico.