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The Islands were bought by the US in 1917. They had been a profitable colony until the mid 19th century, but became a liability after the abolition of slavery and changing sailing routes in the region. Denmark was thus eager to sell and during WWI USA finally wanted to buy to eliminate the risk of Germany taken them over and using them as a submarine base. The price was $ 25 million, and the deal had to pass a public vote in Denmark.
It may be interesting to note that even though Denmark was late in freeing the slaves (decided in 1847 to take effect after 12 years, but implemented in 1848 due to a slave rebellion in the West Indies/Virgin Isl.), she was actually the first colonial power to ban the Slave trade. A law was passed in 1792 to have effect in 1802, i.e. before the famous Wilberforce had success with a similar law for the British Empire.
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∙ 12y agoThe Virgin Islands were controlled by Denmark from 1754-1917, where it was sold to the United States.
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President Woodrow Wilson purhased the Virgin Islands from?
Denmark.
What country did the us buy from Denmark?
The Virgin Islands.
Who was president when the Virgin Islands were bought from Denmark?
President Woodrow Wilson was president when the Virgin Islands were purchased in 1917.
Islands purchased from denmark in 1917 during the middle of ww1?
virgin Islands
When were the Virgin Islands purchased from denmark?
Woodrow Wilson
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.
Did the US purchase the Virgin Islands?
Yes, the Virgin Islands were purchased from Denmark by the United States in 1917 because of the nearby location of the Panama Canal.
How did the us obtain the Virgin Islands?
The United Staes bought them from Denmark in 1917.
What large island is part of north America and denmark?
U.S Virgin Islands
Who owns Virgin Islands?
The United States do. The bought them from Denmark in 1917 for 25 million in gold.
Who did the United States buy the Virgin Islands from?
The US Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix and now also Water Island) were purchased from Denmark in 1917.
