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What did it mean for Indians, Puerto Ricans, and Filipinos to be “nationals"?

a.

They owed allegiance to the US but did not enjoy the privileges of citizenship.

b.They had the same status as immigrants, but were allowed to vote.

c.They were defacto citizens, but did need to serve in the Army.

d.They enjoyed all of the privileges of citizenship but did not have to pay taxes.

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a. They owed allegiance to the US but did not enjoy the privileges of citizenship.