PLANTING THE FOREIGN FLAG 1885-1920. The video opens in 1885 with the contest between Spain and Germany for possession of the islands. Offering a brief look at Spanish rule, the video explores German development programs, especially in Yap and Palau, and their impact on island life. It highlights the Sokehs uprising on Pohnpei and concludes with the takeover by Japan.
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