Which is true of the issues in question and the decisions made by the Supreme Court in the Insular Cases?
A. The Supreme Court ruled that even though the new territories were not technically American soil, as they were being overseen by the American legislative and legal system they should receive all rights guaranteed in the Constitution.
B. The Supreme Court saw the issues of imported goods and individuals' rights as completely separate, and allowed Congress to regulate trade as a part of interstate commerce but decided a special court should be established to hear cases involving constitutional rights.
C. The Supreme Court ruled that Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Hawaii, and other new acquisitions were American soil but that the Constitution did not automatically extend to them.
D. The Supreme Court ruled on the legality of the United States' acquisition of the territories and found it to be unconstitutional.
Answer: C
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