Question

What led to discontent among Puerto Ricans even after the passage of the Foraker Act and the Jones-Shafroth Act?

A Puerto Ricans did not enjoy the same rights as U.S. citizens.
B Puerto Ricans could not emigrate to the United States.
C Puerto Ricans could not vote in free elections.
D Puerto Ricans did not have control over their own legislature.

Answer 1

A. Puerto Ricans did not enjoy the same rights as U.S. citizens.

Answer 2

A. Puerto Ricans did not enjoy the same rights as U.S. citizens.

The Foraker Act conceded just fractional, as opposed to full citizenship to Puerto Ricans. It left the lawful status of the island amorphous. The Jones Shafroth Act expanded their portrayal and took into account a prevalently chosen Senate, all laws still expected to go through Congress. Numerous Puerto Ricans were oppressed at the two bills since they proceeded to just give them halfway rights.