Northern Mariana Islands by Hayes Hensler

Northern Mariana Islands by Hayes Hensler https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1 en-us 2017-10-31 15:12:01 UTC 2023-07-01 14:53:58 UTC hello@padlet.com Location? henslhay https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202186677 The Northern Mariana Islands are located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of 15 islands. - HH]]> 2017-10-31 15:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202186677 When was the country acquired? henslhay https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202534461 After the Spanish - American War, Spain gave the United States in 1898. In 1899, Spain sold the remainder of the Northern Marianas, along with the Caroline Islands to Germany, under the German - Spanish Treaty of 1899. - HH]]> 2017-11-01 14:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202534461 What is the current economic situation of the country? Population? What kind of government do they have? denmamas https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202536385 The Northern Mariana The current economic state is that they get funding from the united states for tourism. They once got 220 million dollars for their government to operate back in the 1980's. The Northern Mariana Islands' population is approximately 55,023. - HH]]> 2017-11-01 14:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202536385 Picture by Tyler christyl1 https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202541708 2017-11-01 15:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202541708 Picture by Tyler christyl1 https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202545833 2017-11-01 15:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202545833 How does the United States control/operate/defend this country today? henslhay https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202550743 After World War II, the United States became apart and administered the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI). In 1976, the United States wanted to form a closer relationship with the Northern Mariana Islands and it became a commonwealth instead of a selecting Independence. - HH]]> 2017-11-01 15:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202550743 Picture by Tyler christyl1 https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202554562 2017-11-01 15:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202554562 Picture by Tyler christyl1 https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202557334 2017-11-01 15:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202557334 Picture by Tyler christyl1 https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202560605 2017-11-01 15:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202560605 What purpose does it serve today? christyl1 https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202695915 The purpose of the Northern Mariana Islands is to be used as a United States Military base. - MD

]]> 2017-11-01 19:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202695915 Fun Facts denmamas https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202699014 1. There are 184 square miles
English Carolinian and Chamorro are the official language of the islands.
2. Tourism, banking, fishing, garments, and construction are the industries on these islands.
MD]]> 2017-11-01 20:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202699014 Why was it acquired? henslhay https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202719509 During World War II, Japan attacked and captured the Northern Mariana Islands. The United States then felt they needed to overtake it, so in 1944, they captured the islands. They then used the islands as a bombing station since it was near the mainland of Japan. - HH]]> 2017-11-01 21:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202719509 Was their opposition to U.S. control from the native inhabitants or otherwise? henslhay https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202720827 Since the natives were in the middle of two giant wars when their land was obtained, they did not have much of a choice, so they just went with it. The United States did offer to let them have their independence, but the Northern Mariana Islands' chose to become a commonwealth since most of their government's money came from the United States which further led to funding other things like tourism and other forms of civilization. - HH]]> 2017-11-01 21:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202720827 Citations henslhay https://padlet.com/henslhay/9syaoypxnar1/wish/202722819 “Island & Reefs Pictures: View Images of Northern Mariana Islands.” Viewfinder | Expedia, www.expedia.com/pictures/australia-and-south-pacific/northern-mariana-islands.d112/island-reefs/.In-text Citation

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“Northern Mariana Islands.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 27 Oct. 2017, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Mariana_Islands. - HH

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