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Almost Citizens
Book • 1900
Almost Citizens by Sam Erman chronicles the tragic story of how the United States denied Puerto Ricans full citizenship after annexing the island in 1898.
The book delves into the constitutional debates and legal transformations that occurred as the U.S.
expanded its empire, impacting the rights and status of Puerto Ricans.
It highlights key figures and events that shaped the island's relationship with the U.S.
, including the Jones Act of 1917, which granted citizenship but not full equality.
The book delves into the constitutional debates and legal transformations that occurred as the U.S.
expanded its empire, impacting the rights and status of Puerto Ricans.
It highlights key figures and events that shaped the island's relationship with the U.S.
, including the Jones Act of 1917, which granted citizenship but not full equality.
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