Puerto Rico’s Foraker Act: Autonomy And Us Control In The Early 20Th Century
The Foraker Act, an Organic Act passed in 1900, established a civil government for Puerto Rico, which had been acquired by the US during the Spanish-American War. It appointed a Governor, established a bicameral legislature, and structured a judiciary. The Foraker Act provided autonomy but maintained US control, impacting Puerto Rico’s governance until its replacement…