The Territorial Acquisitions of the United States map shows the major acquisitions of territories by the United States, including areas that were part of the United States at one time but which have since been ceded to other countries. This world map will show the approximate location of the United States of America and its territories around the globe. Click on each waving US Flag for descriptive information which includes the name of the area, the data when it was acquired, and additional brief notes about the acquisition.
Territories of the United States of America include: Puerto Rico, The U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Marianas Islands.