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.
So 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....
American Imperialism and the continuation and evolution of Manifest Destiny. Also the want for the american pioneer spirit,
Because it did. Retard
To establish a naval base
Guam is not a city, it is an island that is a US territory; a US colony
Yes, Guam became a US Territory as a result of the Spanish American War.
Guam is a US protectorate- you are still in the US.
Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States.
The US Territory of Guam does not have representation in the US Senate, which is composed of 100 senators, two from each US state.
Guam uses US dollars as currency, $1.00=$1.00
HOW MANy guam dollars equal us dollars
Guam became a US Territory.
either philipines or Guam
Yes Guam is US territory and that is part of the United state essentially. i know because I'm also Guamanian
Guam is a US territory. The US owns it but it isn't a state. Hope this helped! <3, http://cupcakesblueboxesandglitterglue.blogspot.com/
The US acquired Guam in 1898 in the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War.