MitchelMitchel Constant Constant

Block: 3Block: 3

Edward BlydenEdward Blyden

Political DiplomatPolitical Diplomat

Reasons for Controlling Virgin Reasons for Controlling Virgin IslandIsland

U.S wanted to buy the island due to U.S wanted to buy the island due to stopping Germany from conquering stopping Germany from conquering the island. Paid $25,000,000 for the the island. Paid $25,000,000 for the island island

U.s wanted to control Denmark's U.s wanted to control Denmark's overseas dependencies. overseas dependencies.