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Why did some Puerto Ricans resent U.S. control of their government?

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Puerto Ricans resented U.S. control of their administration because they dealt with like kids and limits were set on their personal opportunity.

Post Spanish-American War:

Puerto Rico resented U.S. control.

Foraker Act ended U.S. military rule, set up civil government.

1917, Puerto Ricans made U.S. citizens.

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