government history
how long have samoans inhhabited the island?
3000 years
how many people live on swains island?
0
how far is american samoa from washighton dc?
7,000 miles
how many districts in american samoa?
17
why did europeans choose to stay away from the samoan isands?
known for being savages and warrior like.
how far is rose atoll from Tutuila?
180 miles
is american samoa above or below the equator?
B-E-L-O-W
how many villages in american samoa?
76 villages
what four countries were trying to stake their claim to samoan island?
Germans, Great Britain, France, and USA
who manages rose atoll?
US Fish and wildlife resources.
what money do we use in american samoa?
US dollar
how many senators in american samoa?
18 senators!
what are some of the ancient traditions that we have been able to hold on to, given our political status?
Matai system
Land ownership
you get a free point!
Do residents of american samoa get to vote for the president?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
who is faipule in district 13?
Fiu Saelua
how has unemployment contributed to our health?
it has led to obesity and diabetes.
what kind of wildlife nest at rose atoll?
turtle
seabirds
what were some practices shared in the video that we watched in week 20?
cooking umu
going to church (reoligion)
how many faipiule in american samoa?
21