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American Plans to Acquire Danish West Indies Target St Thomas
The article argues the United States should acquire St Thomas St John and St Croix to gain a strategic bay market and 120 square miles of new territory. It notes the islands rich trade routes with Europe and South America and details a mixed local reaction including a large enslaved population eager for American governance. It warns of international resistance and the long-term value of control over key harbors and coal stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summy Soutin
St. Thomas
St. { John
St Croix
Danish West Indies
Landsiding
Denmark
Bt. Thomas
Europe
South America
Leeds
Manchester
Birmingham
Brazil
Spain
Key West
Thomas
Caribbean
United States
Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
Crab Island
Culebra
Samuel
Island
Tsfe
St. John
St.Thomas
Santa Cruz
Theas Islands
Fard
Mave Ene
Hamburg Steamship Company