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Ceded to the US
Guam was ceded to the US by Spain. The rest of the islands were sold to Germany. -
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Guam Unicorperated Territory
US constitution did not apply to Japanese occupation. -
World War 1
In World War 1 Woodrow Wilson claimed proclamation of neutrality for Guam -
Captured by Japan
Guam was captured by the Japanese. -
Re-acquired!!
United States took back Guam from the Japanese. -
Became United States Territory
Guam was established as a unicorperated territory of the US.
Guam citizens were granted US citizenship. This happened very close to the end of the Spanish American War. -
Naval Clearing Act
Ports of Guam were open to civilian traffic.
