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Samoa: An imperial odyssey

Explore the rich history and flourishing culture of Samoa, first settled around 1500 BC. This journey delves into the impact of imperialism, with the arrival of foreign powers, including Germany and the United States. Discover the significance of key treaties and events, such as the Second Samoan Civil War and the establishment of a U.S. naval station in Pago Pago. Understand the political and cultural resistance of the Samoan people, their traditional war dances like the Haka, and the contemporary legacy of imperialism in Samoa, where both Samoan and English are spoken today.

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Samoa: An imperial odyssey

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  1. Michael Samoa: An imperial odyssey Riley Jeehae Neha

  2. Samoans Chain of islands, faraway.. Flourishing Polynesian culture

  3. Prior –Barbaric- History: -First settled in 1500 BC -Samoan Language -Spread to nearby islands, dominated -Land dominated by tribal chieftains, islanders Chiefs: on German Warship

  4. American Samoa 1889: Germany invades 1878- US Friendship Treaty Favorite Nation Treaty 1879

  5. Imperialism: Economic Reasons? -Samoa had coal-Refueling-Navy builds station on Pago Pago bay

  6. Resistance? -Second Samoan Civil War -Samoans versus Mataafans Samoan War Dance: the HAKA Samoan Resistance!

  7. Political Control? -Tripartite Convention -Treaty of Cession of Tutuila -Treaty of Cession of Manu’a -Role of the Navy Yes..

  8. Government Supported? United States Navy took possession of eastern Samoa on behalf of the United States: In other words, yes Government actions: Navy station “Treaties” Guano Islands Act: even after 1917

  9. The Empire Yes, America was indeed an empire by 1917, dominated Samoa among other territories.

  10. Today Imperialist signs in Samoa Today: President of Territory: Barack Obama Official Language: Samoan Language AND ENGLISH

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