The Virgin Islands by Sophie https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9 By Sami, Sophie, and Leena en-us 2017-10-31 15:13:44 UTC 2026-01-03 14:34:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Location- denursop https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202188699 The U.S Virgin Islands are located between the Atlantic and Caribbean oceans, near South America. The islands are right off the tip of Puerto Rico. They are located mainly in the Caribbean. 
S.B.]]> 2017-10-31 15:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202188699 When the U.S. acquired it- denursop https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202188839 Multiple American Secretary of States (William H. Seward, and John Hay) attempted to acquire the islands from Denmark, however problems with ratification occurred and the purchase of the islands was postponed. Previously called the Danish West Indies, the U.S. purchased the islands for 25 million dollars on March 31, 1917 and renamed them the U.S. Virgin Islands. 
S.D.]]> 2017-10-31 15:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202188839 How the United States controls/operates/defends this country today- denursop https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202190373 The Virgin Islands National Guard are not in the normal United States Air Force chain of command. The Virgin Islands Air National Guard is headquartered at St. Croix, and its commander is Deborah Y. Howell.
L.M.]]> 2017-10-31 15:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202190373 middllee https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202191362 L.M.]]> 2017-10-31 15:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202191362 denursop https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202192781 S.D.]]> 2017-10-31 15:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202192781 Why they were acquired- denursop https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202351433 The U.S acquired the Virgin Island in an effort to improve their military positioning during WW1. The islands were the key to helping the United States during the crucial parts of the war. 
S.B.]]> 2017-11-01 00:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202351433 Opposition to U.S. control from the native inhabitants- denursop https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202351487 Because the U.S. acquired the islands from Denmark, the islanders were not that upset about the transition from Danish rule to becoming American citizens.
S.D.]]> 2017-11-01 00:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202351487 The purpose it serves today- denursop https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202351509 The Purpose for the Virgin Islands is the prime shipping lane leading to the Panama Canal. 
L.M.]]> 2017-11-01 00:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202351509 Economic situation of the country, population, kind of government they have, interesting facts, culture, religion, and tourist attractions- denursop https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202351533 -Tourism is the primary economic activity, and this accounts for around 60% of the Virgin Islands GDP and half of civilian employment. 
-The population is 107,268 as of July
-The island's government is a presidential democracy, meaning it is a self governing territory of the States. The residents are U.S. citizens, but cannot vote in U.S. presidential elections.
-Their National Holiday is Transfer Day, March 31
-The islands are vulnerable to storms, but there are still nearly 3 million tourists a year, primarily arriving in cruise ships. Stories of Captain Bluebeard, and island ghosts attract
-Recently, hurricanes Irma, and Maria have left the Islands damaged, especially St. Thomas and St. Croix
S.D.]]> 2017-11-01 00:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202351533 middllee https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202351632 2017-11-01 00:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202351632 Citations- denursop https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202351829 -“Virgin Island Flag.” Wikimedia, upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f8/Flag_of_the_United_States_Virgin_Islands.svg/1200px-Flag_of_the_United_States_Virgin_Islands.svg.png.

-“Virgin Islands.” U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of State, 2001-2009.state.gov/r/pa/ho/time/wwi/107293.htm.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_Islands_Air_National_Guard

-“Where Is the U.S. Virgin Islands: Geography.” Virgin Islands, 16 Aug. 2017, www.vinow.com/general_usvi/geography/.

--The Virgin Islands Air National Guard is headquartered at St Croix Air National Guard Station, Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, St. Croix, and its commander is Deborah Y. Howell.

-“References :: Definitions and Notes.” Central Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/docs/notesanddefs.html?fieldkey=2150&term=Telephones%2B-%2Bfixed%2Blines.]]> 2017-11-01 00:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202351829 U.S. Virgin Islands denursop https://padlet.com/denursop/lrel4qj0u4s9/wish/202352578 By Sophie, Sami, and Leena
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