Exercise
US Imperialism in the Caribbean & Puerto Rico
Explore the complex dynamics of US imperialism in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico by analyzing key historical events, policies, and cultural impacts. Engage in critical discussions and creative projects that will deepen your understanding of how these influences shaped the region's identity and contemporary issues.
Questions
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What congressional act passed in 1900 organized a civil government for Puerto Rico?
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What law passed in 1917 granted US citizenship to the people of Puerto Rico?
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What were the Supreme Court decisions known as the 'Insular Cases' mainly about?
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What famous summary phrase emerged from the Insular Cases rulings?
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Which nation became a US protectorate following the Spanish-American War under the Platt Amendment?
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Under the Platt Amendment, what authority did the United States reserve over Cuba?
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What strategic military purpose did the base at Guantanamo Bay serve for the US Navy?
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In 1915, why did President Woodrow Wilson deploy US Marines to occupy Haiti?
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How long did the US military occupation of Haiti last following the 1915 intervention?
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Which Caribbean island group was purchased by the US from Denmark in 1917 to protect canal access?
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What agricultural export came to dominate the Puerto Rican economy under early 20th-century US ownership?
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Why was the Caribbean Sea often called an 'American Lake' in the early 1900s?