American Samoa by Seth Williams https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1 American Samoa en-us 2018-10-30 14:14:47 UTC 2023-04-05 10:20:17 UTC hello@padlet.com When was the country acquired? williset https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298523645 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]]> 2018-10-30 14:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298523645 Where is Samoa located? varzabia https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298523788 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]]> 2018-10-30 14:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298523788 Was their opposition to U.S. control from the native inhabitants or otherwise? williset https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298526372 The Samoans didn't want us to be there. -Seth]]> 2018-10-30 14:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298526372 What purpose does American Samoa serve today? williset https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298528501 It was a base for the U.S. military (1900–51) but now serves as a commercial port of call. -Seth]]> 2018-10-30 14:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298528501 Why was Samoa acquired? varzabia https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298530794 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]]> 2018-10-30 14:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298530794 varzabia https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298532507 https://dx-world.net/5w7x-5w0tb-samoa/ -Bianca]]> 2018-10-30 14:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298532507 Other interesting facts williset https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298987288      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


]]> 2018-10-31 14:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298987288 How does the United States control/operate/defend this country today? varzabia https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298987479 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]]> 2018-10-31 14:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298987479 What is the current economic situation ? Population? What kind of government do they have? varzabia https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298994355 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]]> 2018-10-31 14:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/williset/tfx23krqtmy1/wish/298994355