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Study Guide: Research and Reflect on Guam’s Quest for Self-Determination 4

For many CHamorus, the 1950 passage of the Organic Act seemed a welcome reward after a long drive for self-government and US citizenship. But doubts about the rights and powers afforded by the Organic Act arose very soon after its passage. Although the island received civil government, some Guam leaders argue that the island continues to lack self-government due to the complete oversight powers that the US Congress maintains over Guam. The US citizenship granted by the Organic Act has also been questioned, as residents of Guam cannot vote in US national elections as other citizens do, and the US Constitution that defines and guarantees civil rights does not necessarily apply to Guam.

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Study Guide: Research and Reflect on Guam’s Quest for Self-Determination 3

The passage of the Organic Act of Guam created a civil, or non-military, government for the island, thus ending the Naval and Post War Eras. With the establishment of a civilian government and congressional US citizenship for the people of Guam through the Organic Act, the President of the United States selected the individuals, usually along party lines, who would serve as the territorial governor.

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Study Guide: Research and Reflect on Guam’s Quest for Self-Determination 2

As the island entered into a postwar reconstruction period, the two leading causes of conflict between CHamorus and the Navy were land and employment. Many CHamorus found themselves losing land as the US military seized roughly two-thirds of the island’s landmass for military use. Additionally, CHamoru laborers were subject to discrimination in the workplace as they earned only one-fourth the pay rate of American laborers performing identical jobs. US citizenship and self-government were seen as a way CHamorus could prevent further land alienation, job discrimination, and other inequities.

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Lesson Plan: Historical and Cultural Heritage Sites Film Project

This film project compels university/college students to enhance their traditional classroom learning by physically visiting specific sites in Guam, interacting with individuals with stakes in those sites, and commenting critically on the potential of these sites to be recognized or further legitimized as historically significant or as viable cultural heritage sites.

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