Puerto Rico was neither a state nor a territory. However, the Foraker Act of 1900 granted a limited degree of popular government to the Puerto Ricans. Puerto Rico is still an American territory today. What other territories did America acquire during this era? Why were they desired?

Write a 5- paragraph that explains the three main causes of the overthrow (mahele, reciprocity treaty and the bayonet constitution). say why each was a factor that led to the eventual overthrow. choose one that you think was the most important and explain why. make sure you have a thesis statement in your introduction, and a strong concluding paragraph.