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The United States purchased the Virginia Islands to prevent Europeans or Germans from taking control of the islands. The United States also wanted to expand their territory.

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The Virgin Islands of the United States were bought from Denmark to prevent Germany from establishing a submarine base there during World War I.

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because they can and they don't know how to spend our money wisely that's why we are so far in debt

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to increase theyr teritori

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From what countru does US buy Virgin Islands?

Purchased from the Danish in 1917.


How did the us get the Virgin Islands?

The Virgin islands were under the Danish rule. US purchased them for $25 million in order to aid during the World War 1. Later St. John, St. Thomas and St. Croix together form the Virgin Islands today.


What country did the us buy from Denmark?

The Virgin Islands.


Was us Virgin Islands gained in spanish American war?

The US Virgin Islands were not gained in the Spanish-American War. The United States bought them from Denmark in 1917, under the Treaty of the Danish West Indies.


How much did the us buy the Virgin Islands for?

The US bougth the US VIirgin islands with 25 million dollars worth of gold


What territory did the US purchase from Denmark to protect US interests in the Caribbean?

The US purchased the Virgin Islands (US Virgin Islands) for $25 million USD in 1917. During World War I , the US feared that Germany might establish a submarine base on the islands, threatening Atlantic trade. The islands had become an economic drain on Denmark, and most Danish citizens favored the sale.


When did the danish West Indies transfer to the US of America?

The United States took possession of the islands on March 31, 1917 and the territory was renamed the Virgin Islands of the United States


Are people from the US Virgin islands considered US citizens?

Persons born in the Virgin Islands are U.S. citizens.


When was the Virgin Islands established?

Christopher Columbus discovered the Virgin Islands for Europeans in 1493.


Are the US Virgin Islands rich or poor?

There are both rich and poor people living in the US Virgin Islands. The cost of living is expensive in the US Virgin Islands.


When did the virgin island become a US territory?

The U.S. government purchased this group of 50 islands and cays from Denmark in 1917 because they wanted to be able to control this spot in the Caribbean during WWI.


What is the land area for the US Virgin Islands?

The US Virgin Islands are 133.73 square miles.