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Because they won it as a spoils of war in 1898. as part of the Treaty of Paris the US got Guam, Philippines and Puerto Rico and paid then-$20 million for the new possessions.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSo they could gain more land/territory. And strategically it is important. Close enough to potential threats in the Asian region, Middle Eastern Region, European Region....
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∙ 9y agoAmerican Imperialism and the continuation and evolution of Manifest Destiny. Also the want for the american pioneer spirit,
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∙ 11y agoBecause it did. Retard
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∙ 8y agoTo establish a naval base
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Is Guam a city?
Guam is not a city, it is an island that is a US territory; a US colony
Did the US gain Guam in the Spanish-American War?
Yes, Guam became a US Territory as a result of the Spanish American War.
Is a passport required to travel from Hawaii to Guam and back?
Guam is a US protectorate- you are still in the US.
Is Guam a possession of us?
Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States.
How many us senators are there from Guam?
The US Territory of Guam does not have representation in the US Senate, which is composed of 100 senators, two from each US state.
How much money in Guam equals a dollar in the us?
Guam uses US dollars as currency, $1.00=$1.00
What is Guam's money called?
HOW MANy guam dollars equal us dollars
What happened to Guam in spanish American waR?
Guam became a US Territory.
Which possession or protectorate is farthest from the US?
either philipines or Guam
If you are born in Guam can you become president of the US?
Yes Guam is US territory and that is part of the United state essentially. i know because I'm also Guamanian
What is the relationship between Guam and US?
Guam is a US territory. The US owns it but it isn't a state. Hope this helped! <3, http://cupcakesblueboxesandglitterglue.blogspot.com/
What year did the US purchase Guam?
The US acquired Guam in 1898 in the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War.
