Dates
when did the German Administration begin?
November 17, 1899
Who became the first German district officer for the NMI?
Georg Fritz
what solution was build to bring fresh water to the people?
aqueduct
What vaccinations were given by the German health officials?
Smallpox vaccinations
Legally or morally binding; having the nature of something that is required
Obligatory
when did the German administration ended?
November 2, 1914
who owed the government 20 days of labor per year?
Unmarried men under 15-50 (18-60)
Why did Germany acquire the Northern Marianas?
To gain International Prestige
What natural disasters ruin the developing copra industry in the Northern Marianas?
Typhoons
Dried coconut kernels, from which oil is obtained
Copra
On what year 50,000 coconuts have been planted in Saipan?
1912
Who rejoiced when Spanish Admin and Colonel Blanco and his troops left?
The local Chamorros and Carolinians
How did Germany gain control of the Northern Mariana Islands?
Bought it from Spain for 5 million dollars.
What was planted in Saipan by 1912?
50,000 coconuts
The basic installations and facilities on which the continuance and growth of a community or state depend
Infrastructure
When did Fritz's first priority completed?
April 1901
How many German officials were involve in the NMI district?
No more than 6
How did Fritz encourage Chamorros from Guam to move to Saipan?
By giving people free land and free transportation to Saipan.
What was Georg Fritz's First Priority?
Public Works Project
A place where a family makes its home, including the land, house, and outbuildings
Homestead
When did Guguan erupted and had zero chances of any type of agriculture to develop?
October 1904
The person who made more efforts in planting 50,000 coconut trees in Saipan?
Georg Fritz
what did Fritz do when rats were the main problem in developing an agriculture industry?
Fritz imported mongoose from India to kill the rats.
What taxes did the people of the Northern Mariana Islands pay during the German administration?(give at least 2)
Slaughtering tax, head tax, firearms tax, business tax, and female dog tax.
A time of study by a person under legal agreement to work for a specific length of time under a master craftsman in a craft or trade
Apprenticeship