On December 10, 1898 was when America acquired Wake Island as a territory.
NoActually yes it was added in 1899 or 98 in December.
The US asked Hawaii if they wished to cede to the US and they said yes. The US officially annexed Hawaii in 1898. Governor Dole was the Hawaiian Terroritory's first Territorial Governor in 1900.
It's the furthest point west.
No.