Protectorate - United States

United States

  • Philippine Commonwealth
Under the provisions of the Tydings-McDuffie Act, the territory would become self-governing although its military and foreign affairs would be under the United States. (1934-1946)
  • Compact of Free Association
the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau currently have a similar status (associated state) after their independence.

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