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I beleive you mean why ARE the midway islands a territory of the US. Well, from the mid 1800's to 1900, America was an imperialist nation. It was eager to expand. In addition to becoming more involved in foriegn affairs, the US sought colonies. It gained territory in the Carribean and the Pacific through the Spanish-American war. However, Midway was simply declared US territory and has been ever since. No debate, no conflict, no purchase, just it's mine because I want it to be....that's kinda how we are today. Every fight is our fight....every problem is our problem....blah blah blah....why? Because I want it to be! Well, we have a responsibility as a superpower....
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How did the US acquire the midway islands?
The United States did acquire the Midway Islands through imperialism. The Midway Islands was initially un-owned and had no coaling station.
What Pacific islands were acquired in 1867 as US territories?
The Pacific islands which were acquired in 1867 as U. S. territories were the Midway Atoll. These islands are also known as the Midway Islands.
How did the US acquire Midway?
The Midway Atoll was acquired by the US in 1867. In 1859 Captain N.C. Brooks discovered Midway and claimed it for the United States.
Name one United States territory?
Populated: Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands American Samoa Guam Northern Mariana Islands Unpopulated, and used mostly for military: Kingman Reef Jarvis Island Palmyra Atoll Navassa Island Wake Island Midway Islands Johnston Atoll Howland Island Baker Island
What was the first territory added to the US as a possession in 1867?
midway island
How did the US acquire the midway islands?
The United States did acquire the Midway Islands through imperialism. The Midway Islands was initially un-owned and had no coaling station.
What act of US expansion was the direct result of Mathew Perry's naval journey to Japan?
The United States took possesion of the Midway Islands.
When did the US annex midway islands?
1867
What Pacific islands were acquired in 1867 as US territories?
The Pacific islands which were acquired in 1867 as U. S. territories were the Midway Atoll. These islands are also known as the Midway Islands.
Is el salvador a US territory?
The Republic of El Salvador is an independent sovereign Central American nation. United States territories and protectorates include the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Marianas. and the Midway Islands.
How did the US acquire Midway?
The Midway Atoll was acquired by the US in 1867. In 1859 Captain N.C. Brooks discovered Midway and claimed it for the United States.
What are two islands that the US govern?
Midway Islands and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific and, in a way, Puerto Rico in the Atlantic.
Are the Virgin Islands a third world country?
No the Virgin islands are not countries. They are territories. There are two Virgin Islands. The first if the British Virgin Islands - Which is a territory of the United Kingdom and then there is the US Virgin Islands which are a territory of the United States. No.. a territory of the United States
Name one United States territory?
Populated: Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands American Samoa Guam Northern Mariana Islands Unpopulated, and used mostly for military: Kingman Reef Jarvis Island Palmyra Atoll Navassa Island Wake Island Midway Islands Johnston Atoll Howland Island Baker Island
What territories does the US own that is not part of the continental us?
Guam and midway and the virgin islands
Before 1898 US possessions included?
Alaska and the Midway Islands
Which territory has the most islands. the islands are located in which oceans?
In the us
