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== Spanish Colonization (1885-1899) == | == Spanish Colonization (1885-1899) == | ||
The Palau islands became part of the Spanish East Indies in 1885. They were sold to Germany in 1899 as part of the German-Spanish Treaty. < | The Palau islands became part of the Spanish East Indies in 1885. They were sold to Germany in 1899 as part of the German-Spanish Treaty. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "History of Palau," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Palau, accessed 11 November 2020.</ref> | ||
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== German Colonization (1899-1914) == | == German Colonization (1899-1914) == | ||
Germany gained control of the Palau islands in 1899 from the Spanish. In 1914, control passed to Japan. < | Germany gained control of the Palau islands in 1899 from the Spanish. In 1914, control passed to Japan. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "History of Palau," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Palau, accessed 11 November 2020.</ref> | ||
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== Japanese Colonization (1914-1944) == | == Japanese Colonization (1914-1944) == | ||
The Empire of Japan seized the Palau islands from Germany in 1914. During World War II, the United States took control in 1944. < | The Empire of Japan seized the Palau islands from Germany in 1914. During World War II, the United States took control in 1944. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "History of Palau," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Palau, accessed 11 November 2020.</ref> | ||
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== United States Colonization (1944-1981) == | == United States Colonization (1944-1981) == | ||
The United States captured Palau from Japan in 1944. The Republic of Palau was established on 1 January 1981. < | The United States captured Palau from Japan in 1944. The Republic of Palau was established on 1 January 1981. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Palau," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palau#United_States_era, accessed 11 November 2020.</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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