Foreign Developments: Samoa

Question 1

When did the USA start to get involved with Samoa?

Answer 1

1872

Question 2

What was the USA taking over Samoa an example of?

Answer 2

Preclusive Imperialism

Question 3

What did the King of Samoa offer the United States in 1872?

Answer 3

A military base in Pago Pago

Question 4

How did the USA respond to the King of Samoa’s offer in 1872?

Answer 4

They rejected it

Question 5

What happened in Samoa in 1898?

Answer 5

There was a Civil War

Question 6

Which 2 nations were fighting against the Samoans?

Answer 6

Britain and Germany

Question 7

Which nation took the side of the Samoans in the Civil War?

Answer 7

The USA

Question 8

What did the United States create with Samoa in 1899?

Answer 8

A protectorate

Question 9

What would a ‘Protectorate’ do?

Answer 9

Protect Samoa from any foreign invaders