This is in relation to the territories acquired by the United States from the Spanish after the Spanish-American War. The territories collected and their administration were:
- Guam - Administered by the Navy
- Puerto Rico - Civilian government appointed by the President with local assistance
- Philippines - Insular government appointed by the President with local assistance
After Guam was taken over by the United States, the President issued Executive Order 108-A which transferred administration of the islands to the Navy.
With Puerto Rico, the President allowed the U.S. military to take control and would then appoint a governor-general. Puerto Rico was allowed a House of Representatives but the U.S. would appoint the Upper House and the governor.
The Philippines were not very easy to control and the U.S. had to defeat them in war and consequently maintain a strong presence. The Philippines had a civilian government as the governor-general and the Upper House of Legislature were appointed by the U.S..
In conclusion, the newly acquired territories were in some cases given some independence but were still firmly under the control of the U.S.
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