Puerto Rico Fall 2011

Key People- US, PUERTO RICO, SPAIN

Key Events- November 28, 1897 Puerto Rico was granted autonamy by royal decree.

War broke out april 1898.

July 26, 1898 Puerto Rico was invaded by General Nelson A. Miles and 16,000 American troops.

October 18, 1898 Spanish forces surrendered.

December 10, 1898 war ended.

How it affected US.- Puerto Ricans were granted American citizenship March 1917 by Woodro Wilson.

Puerto Ricans were also allowed to serve in the American Armed Forces.

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