History of Guam - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Guam: Encyclopedia Ii - Guam - History Of Guam
Guam's history of colonialism is the longest among the Pacific islands. Guam's first contact with western civilization occurred when Ferd...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Guam: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Guam - Guam Prior To European Contact
History of Guam - Migrations. It is believed that Guam was first discovered by sea-faring people who migrated from southeastern Indones...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guam: Encyclopedia Ii - Guam - Miscellaneous
The island is also known as a prominent example for the disastrous effects of bioinvasion: A stowaway on U.S. military transport at the e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guam: Encyclopedia Ii - Guam - Weather
The climate is characterized as tropical marine. The weather is generally warm and humid with little seasonal temperature variation. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guam: Encyclopedia Ii - Guam - Economy
Guam's economy depends primarily on tourism, the United States military base presence, and other federal spending. Although Guam receives...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guam: Encyclopedia Ii - Guam - Politics Of Guam
Main articles: Politics of Guam, and [[{{{2}}}]], and [[{{{3}}}]], and [[{{{4}}}]]   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Guam: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Guam - The American Era
History of Guam - Capture of Guam. On June 21, 1898, Guam was captured by the United States in the bloodless Battle of Guam during the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Guam: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Guam - The Spanish Era
History of Guam - Discovery. On March 6, 1521 Ferdinand Magellan came across Guam on his expedition to circumnavigate around the globe....   » Read the article