How Did the Insular Cases Heard by the U

question 21

Multiple Choice

How did the Insular Cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court between 1900 and 1904 impact the rights of people living in the Philippines, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico?

• A) They were denied any of the natural rights listed in the Bill of Rights.
• B) They received the right to vote but were not able to exercise freedom of religion.
• C) They kept their rights to free speech and religion but were denied other constitutional protections.
• D) They automatically became U.S. citizens and received all rights entitled to citizens.

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