How did the United States acquire part of Samoa?

The United States acquired Samoa through the 1899 Treaty of Berlin with Germany, Great Britain, and the United States. This followed the Second Samoan Civil War which was a conflict between each country as a result of their colonial claim to the islands.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

Answer:American Samoa became a U.S. territory by deed of cession, starting in 1900. The matai (local chiefs) of Tutuila, the largest island in American Samoa, ceded the island to the United States in 1900. Manu'a followed in 1904. Swain Island joined the territory in 1925 by an act of the Congress. ;

Answered by kayapese6 | 2024-06-14

The United States acquired part of Samoa in 1899 through the Treaty of Berlin, where it secured the eastern islands, now called American Samoa. This followed the Second Samoan Civil War, which resulted in a division of the islands between the U.S. and Germany. Strategic interests in naval refueling stations significantly motivated this acquisition.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2025-01-09