Guam

Definition

Guam is an island located in the western Pacific Ocean. It's an unincorporated territory of the United States, acquired after winning the Spanish-American War.

Related terms

Territory: An area under jurisdiction but not fully incorporated into a governing body such as statehood within USA.

Pacific Theater: The term used during World War II to describe military activity in Pacific Ocean regions, where Guam was strategically important.

Spanish-American War: A conflict between Spain and America in 1898 that ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and resulted in U.S. acquisition of territories including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippine islands.