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How does The Louisiana Purchase affect us today?
Without the louisiana purchase, we would not have the west coast today. We would still only control half of the U.S.
Which country controlled most of the islands in the Caribbean sea?
Beginning in the 16th Century, Spain had the largest colonies, including Cuba and Puerto Rico Today, there are four countries that control non-sovereign or aligned islands in the Caribbean: United Kingdom, United States, France, and the Netherlands.
Do the taliban still exist today?
Yes. While the Taliban does not control the Afghan government anymore, it does control sections of southeast Afghanistan and the Waziristan region of Pakistan. It is actually quite powerful.
What country governs the Aleutian Islands today?
The United Stated of America governs the Aleutian Islands. They are part of the state of Alaska.
Is the caddo Indians still alive today?
does the caddo tribe still exist today
Does midway island have any volanoes?
Midway was formed by volcanoes about 28 million years ago. The hot spot on the sea bed that formed Midway has shifted eastward and is today still adding to the island of Hawaii, about 1100 miles from Midway. There are no active hot spots near Midway today.
When did midway airport close?
Chicago Midway Airport was started in December 12, 1927. Midway Airport, Chicago, has undergone a program of expansion in order to cope with the inordinate rise in air traffic in the region. There is expansion plan that was ordered in 1997. Midway used to be one of the busiest airports in the US before O'Hare opened.
How does the Battle of Midway affect us today?
Had not Japan lost the "cream of the crop" of their naval airmen at Midway in 1942; Japan might have won battles, that they historically lost after Midway. And/or men that are today's "grandfathers" may not have survived some of the post-Midway battles. Meaning, certain people of today, would not have been born.
Which territories does the congress control today?
The territories that Congress controls today (2014) are Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands of the United States. In addition, they control the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.
What are the five major landforms that still exist today?
Mountains, Islands,Volcanoes,icelands and Plains
What created the Hawaiian islands millions of years ago?
The eruption of volcanos. Incidentally, that is still going on today.
Does Hawaii only consist of islands?
Yes, Hawaii is only islands.Hawaii consists of hundreds of small islands and islets, eight main islands and the waters that surround them.The islands were created by lava flow from nearby volcanoes. Still creating more islands today.
What territory did Carthage control in 264 BC?
The area of today's Tunisia. It had trading stations in North Africa, Iberia, and the western Mediterranean islands.
How old is mike kirsh from the midway state?
i believe he is 26 -- today!
How many other countries were occupying japan when the U.S. bombed hiroshima and nagasaki?
After the bombs Russia invaded the Japanese Islands of Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands which are still controlled by Russia today.
Why is the midway islands a territory of the us?
I beleive you mean why ARE the midway islands a territory of the US. Well, from the mid 1800's to 1900, America was an imperialist nation. It was eager to expand. In addition to becoming more involved in foriegn affairs, the US sought colonies. It gained territory in the Carribean and the Pacific through the Spanish-American war. However, Midway was simply declared US territory and has been ever since. No debate, no conflict, no purchase, just it's mine because I want it to be....that's kinda how we are today. Every fight is our fight....every problem is our problem....blah blah blah....why? Because I want it to be! Well, we have a responsibility as a superpower....
What is midway island used for today?
Today Midway Island is an national park reserve. No one lives there. It is under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior, sonce the DoD has no use for it anymore. Environmental scientist occasionally visit but it's main inhabitants are albatross. So to answer your question, it isn't used for anything today.
