BELLWORK Today for bellwork, you will review over the causes/effects of the Spanish-American War. Create a chart in your notes Follow the guidelines on the board. Focus on both long- term and short-term! Use this as review!

Long Term Impact After their victory, the U.S… –Solidified their sphere of influence in the Americas –Became a major player in world affairs –Created military & trade bases around the world –Gained access to foreign markets But….. It increased anti- U.S. sentiment in the region

Teller Amendment: 1898 “The United States hereby disclaims any disposition of intention to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control over said island except for pacification thereof, and asserts its determination, when that is accomplished, to leave the government and control of the island to its people." Platt Amendment: 1901 “The United States has the right to intervene for the preservation of Cuban independence, the maintenance of a government adequate for the protection of life, property, and individual liberty."

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Puerto Rico Commonwealth, statehood, or independence?

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.

U.S. Commonwealths Did you know, the U.S. actually has TWO commonwealths….. Puerto Rico and the North Mariana Islands!

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 51 st U.S. state? Or, be given complete independence? Puerto Rico’s capital city – San Juan

Discussion 1.How did Puerto Rican citizens respond to America’s occupation during the Spanish American War? 2.How did the Treaty of Paris effect Puerto Rico’s government? 3.Analyze the advantages/disadvantages of American colonial rule in Puerto Rico. 4.What was the Foraker Act? 5.How did the government of Puerto Rico change post-WWII? 6.THINKER: Describe and defend your own opinion……. Should Puerto Rico remain a commonwealth? Granted statehood as the 51 st U.S. state? Or, be given complete independence? Explain! (Answer this question on your post-it note!)

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: Write a speech that explains the advantages/disadvantages of this form of government Current commonwealth Enhanced commonwealth Statehood Complete independence

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 Current commonwealth Enhanced commonwealth Statehood Complete independence

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