Can you name the modern countries where the USA claimed territory under the Guano Islands Act?

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  • The Guano Islands Act, passed in 1856, enabled citizens of the U.S. to take possession of islands containing guano deposits. Guano is the excrement (feces and urine) of bats, seabirds and seals.
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Sample Islands ClaimedModern Countries
Caroline Island
Clipperton Island
Swains Island
Petrel Islands
Triángulo Oeste
Tokelau Islands
Minami Torishima
Swan Islands
Ducie Island
Alto Velo Island
Fox Island
Funafuti
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US Guano Claims Quiz

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  • Created Jan 13, 2011 in Geography
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