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
Triángulo Oeste
Minami Torishima
Fox Island
Alto Velo Island
Swan Islands
Funafuti
Petrel Islands
Ducie Island
Swains Island
Tokelau Islands
Clipperton Island
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US Guano Claims Quiz

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  • Created Jan 13, 2011 in Geography
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