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Territories : Puerto Rico Guam U.S. Virgin Islands American Samoa Northern Mariana Islands Wake Islands Outlying Areas: Johnston Atoll Baker, Howland, and Jarvis Islands Kingman Reef Navassa Island Palmyra Atoll Outlying Areas are islands that are grouped together as a statistical convenience. They are not administered collectively, nor do they share a single cultural or political history beyond being uninhabited islands (except for scientific and other groups who may live and study on the areas) under the sovereignty of the United States. A Territory is a portion of the national domain that is given limited self-government, usually in preparation for statehood. Territorial governments have been similar in form to those of the states, but have been subject to greater authority of the federal government. Territories can make their own laws but the US Congress also makes laws and determines the legality of laws made by the territorial government.
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Does the US flag on the Moon mean that it is an American territory?
teehee ^-^
What was the territory between the us and Mexico between Mexico called?
You mean before the Mexican-American War? That was the Nueces Strip.
What does territory mean in social studies?
territory mean;s that that is your territory , it's your land u own' that territory
Is Haiti an US territory?
No. Haiti is an independent country and not a US Territory
How did the U.S acquire the territory of Florida?
The US acquired the territory of Florida from Spain ceding it to the US.
Where must the US president be born?
According to the US Constitution, the US President must be a "natural born " citizen. This seems to mean in the United States or in US territory.
What does it mean to establish a territory?
find a territory
What estate sold the Louisiana territory to the US?
France sold the lousisiana territory to the US
Is Puerto Rico a Territory of the US?
Yes, it is a self-governing unincorporated US Territory.
Is a commonwealth of the US.?
no it is a Territory of the U.S ^^^^whoever wrote this is stupid...guam is US territory...
What was the first territory owned by the us?
Northwest Territory
Why did the US want China as a territory?
they wanted to have the territory
