History Of American Samoa
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Originally inhabited as early as 850 AD, Samoa was not reached by European explorers until the 18th century. By the 20th and 21st century, the islands were incorporated into Samoa (Western Samoa, Independent Samoa) and American Samoa (Eastern Samoa).
Read more about History Of American Samoa: Early Occupation By Polynesian People, Initial European Discovery, Division of The Samoan Archipelago, Colonization By The United States and Conflicts With Native Samoans, Current Status of The Territory and Attempts of Incorporation in The United States, Economy of American Samoa
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