1. Do Now: Compare these historical texts President McKinley, 1897 “We have cherished the policy of non-interference with affairs of foreign governments wisely inaugurated by Washington, keeping ourselves free from entanglement, either as allies or foes, content to leave undisturbed with them the settlement of their own domestic concerns.” Senator Henry Lodge, 1896 “Therefore, Mr. President, here is a war with terrible characteristics flagrant (obvious) at our very doors in Cuba. We have the power to bring it to an end. I believe that the whole American people would welcome steps in that direction.” Who are the writer’s? Compare their points of view.

2. Hawaii US state Guam Philippines Gained independence in late 1940’s US territory Puerto Rico US commonwealth Alaska US state

3. Puerto Rico's relationship with the U.S. federal government The federal government plays a pervasive role in Puerto Rico, stemming from both the applicability of the U.S. Constitution, laws and regulations, and the transfer to the island of more than $13 billion in federal funds every year. Under the 1950 Puerto Rico Federal Relations Act, the federal government treats Puerto Rico as a state for most purposes. While Puerto Rico remains an unincorporated U.S. territory, it exercises self-governing authority in local affairs, following the model of the states of the Union. Federal laws apply to the island except in those cases where the U.S. Congress legislates otherwise. U.S. citizenship extends to anyone born in Puerto Rico as it does in the States; and U.S. courts, as well as many federal agencies, operate on the island.

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