Chamorro Of Guam

By arielahc
  • Mar 30, 1521

    Discovery

    discovery of Guam, and received occasional visits from Spanish, Dutch, and English explores on pirate ship.
  • Mar 30, 1559

    Luis De Velasco

    Luis De Velasco received orders from Philip II to send soldiers of noble rank from Spain to establish a colonial court.
  • Jan 20, 1565

    Spain's possesion

    Jan. 20, – Formal ceremony to make Guam a possession of Spain

  • Picture of Chamorro

    A picture sketch of Chamorro indicating their social atmosphere was not tainted by imperialism.

  • Colonization

    Spaniards attempt to colonize Guam

  • Cultural cover up

    Music and dance of ancient Chamorro replaced by influences of Spain, Mexico, Philippines.
  • Period: to

    Governor Jose Ganaga Herrere

    May 1823- Aug. 1826- Governor Jose Ganaga Herrere permitted Guamians to trade freely with any ships that stopped at the island.

  • economy

    By this time mismanagement and neglect of the economy led to Guam dreadful state.

  • organic statue

    December 17, 1828 organic statue – Guam allowed nomination of government employees, control of public works, regulation of politics, distribution of land, governor forbidden to engaged in trades.

  • under attack

    June 20, Guamians were informed by Captain Glass a war existed between U.S and Spain, and would have to seize them as prisoners. Guam was Spain territory, and was successfully captured by U.S

  • Survival

    From Jesuits to 1898- Guam history struggle for survival

  • U.S Possession

    Jan 30, 1899 – Guam became Property of U.S Navy
    Guam as American Possession

  • Money

    Establishment of international money order system

  • WWI

    1914- WWI began in Europe
    -Removed all spanish officials,
    - Woodrow Wilson claimed proclamation of neutrality for Guam.

  • marine corps

    composed of enlisted men of the marine corps

  • Guam museum

    Nov. 1, 1932- Guam museum was established and opened formally, and include relics of the ancient Chamorro, Spanish times, and American governors of Guam.

  • Japan

    Dec. 10, 1941- Guam surrenders to invading Japanese forces to 31 months

  • Japan navy

    March - Japanese army departed from Guam and turned over to Japanese navy

  • Military of Guam

    military of Guam was established

    - Formal education of Guam given to children

  • college of Guam

    1952- Territorial college of Guam, 2 years later became a 4 year university.