March to Self-Government

In which order were the locations of the capital of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands?

• Saipan, Rota, Tinian

• Saipan, Guam, Hawaii

• Hawaii, Guam, Saipan

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Why was the Solomon Report considered controversial?

• It seemed to indicate the U.S. was only interested in Guam and not the rest of Micronesia.

• It seemed to indicate the U.S. sought to keep the islands of Micronesia as closely allied to and dependent on themselves as possible.

• It seemed to indicate the U.N. planned to keep the islands in a permanent trust territory.

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The Peace Corp sent Americans abroad who had skills in which area(s)?

• teaching

• agriculture

• health

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What two views did people have about the U.S. change in attitude toward its development of the Trust Territory?

• Some thought it was good and some were suspicious about the U.S.'s true intentions.

• Some viewed it with suspicion and others didn't trust it.

• Some thought it was helpful and some thought it would make people lazy.

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What was the purpose of the Council of Micronesia?

• Their purpose was to decide the fate of Micronesia

• Their purpose was to represent all the districts and have a political voice.

• Their purpose was to appropriate government funds.

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Why was the establishment of the Congress of Micronesia significant?

• It was a genuine legistlature.

• It had some authority.

• It was a step toward self-government.

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What was the job of the Political Status Commission?

• Research the government options available to Micronesia.

• Represent U.S. interest in the political status negotiations.

• Report the political progress of he TTPI to the United Nations.

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How long were the negotiations between the Congress of Micronesia and the U.S. regarding the political future of the islands?

• several days

• several months

• several years

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What was an end result of the negotiations between the Congress of Micronesia and the U.S.?

• There was no result

• Insurrection in the Trust Territory

• Continuation of the Trust Territory

• Termination of the Trust Territory

Which of the following was not a political status option made avaiable to Micronesia?

• Free Association

• Integration with the United States

• Integration with a country of their choice

• Complete independence