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What is the current economic situation ? Population? What kind of government do they have?

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What is the current economic situation ? Population? What kind of government do they have?

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The population is .2 million. Although the government of Samoa has called for financial-sector deregulation, greater investment, and fiscal discipline. Samoa’s economic freedom score is 61.5.  -Bianca

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 How does the United States control/operate/defend this country today? 

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 How does the United States control/operate/defend this country today? 

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In regional and international forums the United States and Samoa work together to mitigate disaster risk, manage fishery resources, promote sustainable economic development in the Pacific region, and strengthen the tenets of democracy and human rights. Through its embassy, the United States also engages with the Samoan Government on bilateral and multilateral issues including regional security and international law enforcement.  - Bianca

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In 1878 the United States signed a treaty for the establishment of a naval station in Pago Pago Harbor. An 1899 agreement between colonial powers divided Samoa into spheres of influence. So it was acquired in 1899. -Seth

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The United States acquired Samoa for it valuable naval base for refueling ships. The American government also wanted to take  over the Samoa's to spread American culture. - Bianca

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Was their opposition to U.S. control from the native inhabitants or otherwise?

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Was their opposition to U.S. control from the native inhabitants or otherwise?

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The Samoans didn't want us to be there. -Seth

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American Samoa is classified as an unincorporated, unorganized territory of the United States.
The most used religion is christianity.
The traditional culture of Samoa is a communal way of life based on Fa'a Samoa, the unique socio political culture. In Samoan culture, most activities are done together. There are 3 main parts in the Samoan culture, that is faith, family and music. -Seth

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Samoa is located in the south central pacific Ocean. It is about 1,600 miles northeast of new Zealand  and 2,200 miles southwest of Hawaii. -Bianca

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https://dx-world.net/5w7x-5w0tb-samoa/ -Bianca

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What purpose does American Samoa serve today?

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What purpose does American Samoa serve today?

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It was a base for the U.S. military (1900–51) but now serves as a commercial port of call. -Seth