A law about territorial claims
the guano islands act
It secured raw material for fertilizer and gunpowder
The Guano Island Act of 1856 allowed the United States to claim unclaimed islands containing guano deposits for the purpose of mining the valuable bird droppings. This act aimed to secure a domestic supply of guano, which was used as a fertilizer and was in high demand during the 19th century.
There is no actual "Guano Island". There is a Guano Island Act, which is a federal legislation passed by the US Congress on 18 August 1856. It enables US citizens to take possession of islands containing guano deposits. Guano is the droppings of bats, seabirds, and seals. It is a highly prized fertilizer.
the guano islands act
The Guano Islands Act allowed the United States to claim midway atoll.
Peru
Peru
Claim new islands in the Pacific
it is formed by the droppings of birds
A law about territorial claims
A law about territorial claims