Where in the World is Uncle Sam?

George Dewey entered Manila Bay here. It became an American protectorate in 1898.

Caribbean Island obtained from Spain. Now a US Commonwealth.

Called "Seward's Folly." Purchased from Russia in 1867. Contains abundant wildlife and natural resources. Statehood came in 1959

US sugar growers caused a revolution on this Pacific Island chain. The legitimate monarch was overthrown and the islands were annexed by the US. Statehood came in 1959

Pacific Island was gained from Spain as a result of the Spanish American War in 1898. It is now a US territory.

Pacific Island group obtained from Germany. Now a US territory.

Spanish speaking Caribbean island. Wanted independence from Spain. US helped in Spanish-American War. 90 miles from Florida. Maine exploded in Havana harbor.

Island in the Pacific, Obtained after Spanish American War (1898). Important World War II battle.

Isolationist country until Matthew C. Perry opened it up to western trade. Went to war with Russia until TR settled dispute in 1904.

Isolationist country until western powers carved it into spheres of influence.

It was an empire until a revolution in 1911 turned it into a republic. Became communist in 1949.