The Insular Cases and the Emergence of American Empire
(Part of the Landmark Law Cases and American Society Series)
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When the United States took control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam following the Spanish-American War, it was unclear to what degree these islands were actually part of the U.S. and, in particular, whether the Constitution applied fully, or even in part, to their citizens. By looking closely at what became known as the Insular Cases, Bartholomew Sparrow reveals how America resolved to govern these territories. Sparrow follows...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0700614826
ISBN13:9780700614820
Release Date:September 2006
Publisher:University Press of Kansas
Length:312 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.6" x 8.6"
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