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Territories, like Guam, the Virgin Islands, and Wake Islands, have laws enacted by the Congress (Articles I and IV of the Constitution) and can also enact laws as long as they abide by the laws enacted by Congress. The federal government has more direct control over territories than it does over states. There is a process noted in the Constitution that provides for territories to be admitted as states, with all the powers and rights as the original 13 states. Citizens of territories are US citizens. Citizenship was first defined in the Constitution via Amendment 14. A Territory is a portion of the national domain that is given limited self-government, usually in preparation for statehood. Territorial governments have been similar in form to those of the states, but have been subject to greater authority of the federal government. Territories can make their own laws but the US Congress also makes laws and determines the legality of laws made.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoAs of 1900, we have Puerto Rico, Guam, the Phillipines, Cuba, Hawaii, Pacific Asia, and Alaska.
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When did American Samoa become a us territory?
April 17,1900 the American Samoa became a territory.
What happen to puerto rico after the spanish american war?
It became a US Territory.
Does American law apply to the overseas territory acquired in the Spanish-American War?
Yes.
True or false the US gained territory in the Pacific as a result of the Spanish-American War?
True, Guam became a US Territory as a result of the Spanish American War.
Following the Mexican American War where did the US gain territory?
It gained California and the American Southwest.
When did American Samoa become a us territory?
April 17,1900 the American Samoa became a territory.
In what area did the british keep fort after the American revolution?
the American territory along the Great Lakes
Stephen Austin lead the first American settlers in what territory?
The Texas territory
How much territory did the American secure?
more territory than the Patriots had won in the war
What is the commonwealth territory?
There are three commonwealth US territory. The three commonwealth territory are American Samoa, Guam and Northern Mariana.
Which American territory starts with a V?
Virginia
Why did Mexico close the territory to American territory?
Due to two reasons: technology and number of combatants.
Western Samoa is a territory of the us?
No. Samoa is not a territory of the U.S. Only American Samoa is.
What did the US gain as territory after the Mexican-American War?
California and the American Southwest.
In what areas did the British after the American Revolution?
the American territory along the Great Lakes
What Latin American country is an American territory?
Puerto Rico, which is a US state.
Why did native American fight American forces in the northwest territory?
To protect their land
