Colonies of America
Colonies
Hawaii
Colonized 1897
1893, a group Euro-American business leaders forming a Committee of Safety, was accepted a request from the United States Government Minister John L. Stevens, who summoned a company of U.S. Marines, to overthrow the Kingdom.
After negotiations from three annexationists from Hawaii, in 1897, Secretary of State John Sherman agreed to a treaty of annexation, even though a majority of Native Hawaiians opposed.
Reasons for Colonization
Not many other nations had colonies in the Pacific
Sugar plantations, which was already supplied a huge portion of the US's sugar, would not get tariffs if annexed
It was a perfect strategic site to prevent Great Britain or Japan becoming stronger with colonies militarily
Guano Islands
Colonized 1856
United States passed The Guano Islands Act in 1856, which enables U.S. citizens to take possession of islands containing guano deposits
More than 100 islands were eventually claimed. Some of those remaining under U.S. control
Reasons for Colonization
During the 19th century, Guano, the dried excrement of sea fowl, came to be prized as an agricultural fertilizer and was heavily traded by European and American traders
Alaska
Colonized 1867
William H. Seward, the United States Secretary of State, negotiated the Alaska Purchase with the Russians in 1867 for $7.2 million
Reasons for Colonization
Russia realized it couldn't defend the land due to financial reasons.
The price offered by Russia was a bargain (2 cents per acre!!)
It could help keep having friendly relations with Russia
Treaty of Paris
Guam
Colonized 1898
Brought under American rule among several other countries, including Puerto Rico and Phillipines
Transfered to US control from Spain in the Treaty of Paris, ending the Spanish - American War.
Reasons for Colonization
Bases for Overseas Military
Strategic Position (in Asia)
Phillippines
Colonized1898
Since Spain was against giving the Philippines to the US, the US gave 20 million dollars to Spain for Philippine.
Brought under American rule among several other countries, including Puerto Rico and Phillipines
Transfered to US control from Spain in the Treaty of Paris, ending the Spanish - American War.
Reasons for Colonization
There were lots of coal and sugar stations
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Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Colonized 1898
Brought under American rule among several other countries, including Puerto Rico and Phillipines
Transfered to US control from Spain in the Treaty of Paris, ending the Spanish - American War.
Reasons for Colonization
US business does well in Puerto Rico, and they did not have to pay as much federal taxes.
Good source of soldiers
Strategic Position (close to Latin America)