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The Virgin Islands were not owned by America in the Civil War so they played no part.
The Virgin Islands were bought by America from the Danish on January 17 1917.
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Which state had the greatest number of deaths during the War of the Rebellion?
The U.S Virgin Islands
Which U.S. territory was acquired during World War 1?
The U.S. Virgin Islands were purchased in 1917
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.
How did the US acquire Virgin Islands?
The United States purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark during World War 1. The US was afraid Germany would capture Denmark and Denmark was afraid the US would simply take them in that case.
How did the US acquire The Virgin Islands?
The United States purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark during World War 1. The US was afraid Germany would capture Denmark and Denmark was afraid the US would simply take them in that case.
Was us Virgin Islands gained in spanish American war?
The US Virgin Islands were not gained in the Spanish-American War. The United States bought them from Denmark in 1917, under the Treaty of the Danish West Indies.
Did the US gain the US Virgin Islands as a result of the Spanish American War?
No.
How many Puerto Ricans have died in military service peacetime and wartime?
Puerto Rico had 345 KIA during the Vietnam War. Puerto Rico had 732 KIA during the Korean War. There were 375 recorded KIA for WWII, but the list included (Army Only) men from the US Virgin Islands. Six of the 375 were on the Navy/Marine Corps list which had a separate list for men from the Virgin Islands.
Who were Jackson and Johnston during the Civil War?
they were two generals during the civil war
What territory did the US purchase from Denmark to protect US interests in the Caribbean?
The US purchased the Virgin Islands (US Virgin Islands) for $25 million USD in 1917. During World War I , the US feared that Germany might establish a submarine base on the islands, threatening Atlantic trade. The islands had become an economic drain on Denmark, and most Danish citizens favored the sale.
What were Abraham Lincoln's Accomplishments during the Civil War?
led the country during the civil war
What happened during the Liberian civil war 1?
What happened during the Liberia civil war?
