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In taking control of Guam from Spain after the Spanish-American War, the US gained a base from which it could protect its interests in the Far East (especially those in China, which at the time had an 'Open Door Policy' on its economy and was divided into economic blocs by several European nations), as well as monitor and possibly contain or check the growing influence of Japan, which had built a powerful modern military, and had recently defeated China in an 1894-1895 war, which resulted in a greatly increased Japanese presence in the Western Pacific, a possible future threat for the US.
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What land did US government gain control of after seven states gave up there claims?
Western lands.
Which territory did US not gain in its victory in the Spanish American War?
The US did not gain their current territories of American Samoa, US Virgin Islands, or the Northern Mariana Islands as a result of the Spanish-American War.The US did gain the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Cuba as a result of the Spanish-American War.
When did the US gain control of the trans-appalachian west?
1778. Though in 1795, Pinckney's Treaty with Spain allowed America to travel freely on the Mississippi
What are three other types of land controlled by the US?
American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Island and Guam
What countries did the us own after the spanish American war?
As a result of the Spanish-American War, the US took sovereignty over the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam. In addition, the US oversaw Cuba's transition to independence.
Did the US gain Guam in the Spanish-American War?
Yes, Guam became a US Territory as a result of the Spanish American War.
Why did the us want to gain control Guam?
The U.S. wanted Guam so that we could gain more land and power. It was also a very strategic location for the refueling of coal powered ships. To establish a naval base. Guam was a stepping stone in defeating the Japanese Empire in World War 2.
How did the US gain Puerto Rico and Philippines and Guam?
By giving them a blowjob
How did the US gain Puerto Rico the Philippines and Guam?
By giving them a blowjob
Which Pacific Islands did the US control by 1900?
Guam.
Why did the US want to gain control of?
The U.S. wanted Guam so that we could gain more land and power. It was also a very strategic location for the refueling of coal powered ships. To establish a naval base. Guam was a stepping stone in defeating the Japanese Empire in World War 2.
Is Guam an independent nation or owned by a country?
No, Guam is under control from US like Puerto Rico
What treaty gave the US control of Puerto Rico and Guam?
P.R. was the Foraker Act. Guam was the Treaty Of Paris.
What lands did America gain as a result of the Spanish American war?
The US gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. Cuba was nominally independent but under US supervision.
Why should Guam gain independence?
no because it is far to reliant on the US government for its funding.
How did the US gain Guam and Puerto Rico?
Through the Treaty of Paris after winning the Spanish American war.
What 3 territories did the US gain from the spanish American war?
The Philippines which has since gained independence, but Guam and Puerto Rico are still US Territories.
