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When did Puerto Rico become a possession of the United States?
1898
What act established a civil government in Puerto Rico?
Foraker Act of 1900
Which act made Puerto Ricans U.S. citizens?
Jones Act of 1917
What is the current political status of Puerto Rico?
Commonwealth controlled by the United States
Test your knowledge of Puerto Rico's history from the Spanish-American War to the drafting and approval of its Constitution. Explore the events that shaped Puerto Rico's status as a possession of the United States and the efforts to obtain greater democratic rights.
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