Question

How Samoa became American: What is the central idea of the text? (A Samoa is an unincorporated U.S. territory that has none of the benefits of citizenship; Samoa has been invaded by many colonial powers with different agendas; The people of Samoa have a history of war and other conflicts on their island; The people of Samoa deserve to be treated like other Americans)

Answer 1

The central idea of the text is that Samoa is an unincorporated U.S. territory that lacks the benefits of citizenship, highlighting the historical invasions and colonial influences on the island and emphasizing the need for the people of Samoa to be treated equally to other Americans.