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The US bougth the US VIirgin islands with 25 million dollars worth of gold
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How did the us get the Virgin Islands?
The Virgin islands were under the Danish rule. US purchased them for $25 million in order to aid during the World War 1. Later St. John, St. Thomas and St. Croix together form the Virgin Islands today.
Territory not gained by us at the end of the spanish-american war?
American Samoa and the US Virgin Islands.
What territories did the US NOT gain as a result of its victory in the Spanish American War?
It did not gain Midway Atoll. It did not gain Wake Island. It did not gain Palmyra Atoll. It did not gain the US Virgin Islands. It did not gain American Samoa, Alaska or Hawaii from the Spanish American War.
What country did not come under control of the US as a result of the Spanish American War?
American Samoa and the US Virgin Islands.
What did the US and Denmark do in the early 1900s?
Among other things, Denmark sold the US Virgin Islands to the United States. The treaty of sale was negotiated in 1916 and formal exchange of posession occured in 1917.
What country did the us buy from Denmark?
The Virgin Islands.
From what countru does US buy Virgin Islands?
Purchased from the Danish in 1917.
Are people from the US Virgin islands considered US citizens?
Persons born in the Virgin Islands are U.S. citizens.
When was the Virgin Islands established?
Christopher Columbus discovered the Virgin Islands for Europeans in 1493.
Are the US Virgin Islands rich or poor?
The US Virgin Islands have a mixed economy with a range of incomes. While there are some affluent areas, overall the islands have higher poverty rates than the US mainland, with many residents facing economic challenges.
What is the land area for the US Virgin Islands?
The US Virgin Islands are 133.73 square miles.
How many acres does the Virgin Islands in the US have?
The US Virgin Islands' area is 85,587 acres.
How much money did the US pay for the Virgin Islands?
$25,000,000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------They bought it from the Dutch for 25,000,000. However, the United States only wanted to buy St. Croix for it's oil. They did not want to buy St. Thomas or St. John, but the Dutch said they had to buy all three of the islands. So,that increased the cost of the United States Virgin Islands.
Are the US Virgin Islands north or south of the British Virgin Islands?
South
Who is Virgin Islands leader?
Kenneth Mapp is the governor of the US Virgin Islands.
Is st. johns in the virgin islands?
Yes. It is part of the US Virgin Islands.
Is St Croix one of the US Virgin Islands?
Yes St. Croix is on of the US Virgin Islands.
