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States and Territories of the United States

Question 1 • FL-2106010-M/J Civics B

Which territory did the United States purchase from Denmark in 1917?

Answer
A
American Samoa
W
Wake Island
U
US Virgin Islands
G
Guam

Explanation

In 1917, the United States purchased the Danish West Indies from Denmark. The islands were renamed the U.S. Virgin Islands, so the correct choice is US Virgin Islands.

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