The Insular Cases (1901) were Supreme Court rulings that determined:
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Correct answer: The Constitution does not necessarily 'follow the flag' into new territories
The Court ruled that the inhabitants of unincorporated territories (like Puerto Rico and the Philippines) did not automatically enjoy all American constitutional rights. This allowed the U.S. to govern these areas as colonies.
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