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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.
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In what year did the US acquire the US Virgin Islands?
1917
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.
Are people from the US Virgin islands considered US citizens?
Persons born in the Virgin Islands are U.S. citizens.
What is the official language of the US Virgin Islands?
The official language in the Virgin islands is English
When was the Virgin Islands established?
Christopher Columbus discovered the Virgin Islands for Europeans in 1493.
What is the land area for the US Virgin Islands?
The US Virgin Islands are 133.73 square miles.
How many acres does the Virgin Islands in the US have?
The US Virgin Islands' area is 85,587 acres.
Are the US Virgin Islands north or south of the British Virgin Islands?
South
Is st. johns in the virgin islands?
Yes. It is part of the US Virgin Islands.
Who is Virgin Islands leader?
Kenneth Mapp is the governor of the US Virgin Islands.
When did the us acquire the virgin island?
1917.
Is St Croix one of the US Virgin Islands?
Yes St. Croix is on of the US Virgin Islands.
