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Rina Jacob- Guam

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Guam is an island located in the Pacific Ocean that was acquired by the United States from Spain in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. It has since been an important strategic location for the US due to its naval and shipping routes in the Pacific. Richard P. Leary was the first Naval Governor of Guam from 1860-1901 and botanist William Edward Safford named 16 plant species found on Guam in his honor.

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GUAM By: Rina Jacob Block 3
POLITICAL CARTOON
2 MAJOR PEOPLE Richard P. Leary (1842-1901) William Edward Safford (1859- Naval Governor of Guam: 1860- 1926) 1901 Sixteen plant species are named for Safford in honor of his contributions to botany.
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2 REASONS 1. In 1898, the United States had a war with Spain and took Guam under the Treaty of Paris, which also brought the giving of Cuba, the Philippines and Puerto Rico from Spain. Guam continued to be important due to its strategic location, both for shipping and air travel in the Pacific 2. To establish a naval base for steamships, and it had resources such as coal.

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Rina Jacob- Guam

  • 1. GUAM By: Rina Jacob Block 3
  • 3. 2 MAJOR PEOPLE Richard P. Leary (1842-1901) William Edward Safford (1859- Naval Governor of Guam: 1860- 1926) 1901 Sixteen plant species are named for Safford in honor of his contributions to botany.
  • 5. 2 REASONS 1. In 1898, the United States had a war with Spain and took Guam under the Treaty of Paris, which also brought the giving of Cuba, the Philippines and Puerto Rico from Spain. Guam continued to be important due to its strategic location, both for shipping and air travel in the Pacific 2. To establish a naval base for steamships, and it had resources such as coal.