Jones Act
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Laws, Acts, Legislation
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, Latin American History, Latino History
- Geographical Location: Washington, D.C.
- Date: March 2, 1917
Article abstract: The United States forms a unique and permanent relationship with the overseas territory of Puerto Rico.
Summary of Event
On December 10, 1898, the Treaty of Paris between Spain and the United States ended the Spanish-American War and set forth terms that became effective April 11, 1900. The agreement transferred the control of Puerto Rico to the United States, thereby legitimizing the occupation of the island and its satellites by U.S. forces. One of the provisions of the Treaty of Paris was as follows: “The civil rights and the...
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