The document discusses the United States' reasons for controlling the Virgin Islands. The U.S. wanted to buy the islands from Denmark to prevent Germany from conquering them, paying $25 million. It also wanted to gain control over Denmark's overseas territories. The document mentions Mitchel Constant, Edward Blyden, and political diplomacy but provides no other context about them.
7. Reasons for Controlling Virgin
Island
U.S wanted to buy the island due to
stopping Germany from conquering
the island. Paid $25,000,000 for the
island
U.s wanted to control Denmark's
overseas dependencies.
