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CLASSIC: Conquest via Bird Poop: One Island at a Time

Ridiculous History

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What's the Difference Between Incorporated and Unincorporated Territory?

The act was introduced in 1856 by William Henry Seward, who was a senator at the time. The idea of claiming islands really set the tone for US imperialism abroad. Incorporated territories means that they are on the road to becoming a proper state.

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