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Because they won it as a spoils of war in 1898. as part of the Treaty of Paris the US got Guam, Philippines and Puerto Rico and paid then-$20 million for the new possessions.
What else can I help you with?
Is Guam a city?
Guam is not a city, it is an island that is a US territory; a US colony
Did the US gain Guam in the Spanish-American War?
Yes, Guam became a US Territory as a result of the Spanish American War.
Is a passport required to travel from Hawaii to Guam and back?
Guam is a US protectorate- you are still in the US.
Is Guam a possession of us?
Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States.
How many us senators are there from Guam?
The US Territory of Guam does not have representation in the US Senate, which is composed of 100 senators, two from each US state.
How much money in Guam equals a dollar in the us?
Guam uses US dollars as currency, $1.00=$1.00
Which possession or protectorate is farthest from the US?
either philipines or Guam
What happened to Guam in spanish American waR?
Guam became a US Territory.
What is Guam's money called?
HOW MANy guam dollars equal us dollars
If you are born in Guam can you become president of the US?
Yes Guam is US territory and that is part of the United state essentially. i know because I'm also Guamanian
What is the relationship between Guam and US?
Guam is a US territory. The US owns it but it isn't a state. Hope this helped! <3, http://cupcakesblueboxesandglitterglue.blogspot.com/
Why is Guam important to the u.s?
Guam was first annexed as a result of the Spanish-American War. Guam was lost in WWII to Japan, but it was regained. Guam is a strategic military base to the US. In fact, there is a massive move of about 10,000 US Marines and their familes from Japan to Guam.
