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US Imperialism:Guam

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  • Ceded to the US

    Ceded to the US

    Guam was ceded to the US by Spain. The rest of the islands were sold to Germany.
  • Period: to

    Guam Unicorperated Territory

    US constitution did not apply to Japanese occupation.
  • World War 1

    World War 1

    In World War 1 Woodrow Wilson claimed proclamation of neutrality for Guam
  • Captured by Japan

    Captured by Japan

    Guam was captured by the Japanese.
  • Re-acquired!!

    Re-acquired!!

    United States took back Guam from the Japanese.
  • Became United States Territory

    Became United States Territory

    Guam was established as a unicorperated territory of the US.
    Guam citizens were granted US citizenship. This happened very close to the end of the Spanish American War.
  • Naval Clearing Act

    Naval Clearing Act

    Ports of Guam were open to civilian traffic.