Which of the following statements about the American acquisition of Puerto Rico is true?

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The Jones Act of 1917 granted U.S. citizenship to residents of Puerto Rico. The Foraker Act of 1900 established a civil government on the island, and Puerto Rico was granted the right to have an elected legislature under the terms of the Jones-Shafroth Act of 1917. While Puerto Rico did not have significant strategic value to the United States, it was seen as important to maintain control over a territory acquired during the Spanish-American War. Puerto Rico is still a U.S. territory and has not become a state.

Which of the Following Statements About the American Acquisition of Puerto