Colonial history of Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands was first discovered by Spanish navigators in the early 6th century/kloc-A.D.. 1788, when john marshall, the captain of the British "Ska Lemalle", crossed these islands from Botanical Garden Bay in Sydney for China, he landed here for supplies. Therefore, a Russian hydrologist later named the whole island Marshall Islands. It was not until the 1920s of 19 that Marshall Islands began to have more contact with the outside world. At that time, American whalers often went there to look for food and water. In 1960s, American missionaries arrived in Marshall Islands in batches from Hawaii, and then some American and German businessmen set up companies here, mainly engaged in desiccated coconut and fishing. The Marshall Islands became a German protectorate in 1886, and was occupied by Japan during World War I. After the war, Japan was entrusted with the management of the League of Nations. In World War II, Japan used these islands as a base against the US military, and occupied the neighboring Nautilus Island and Kiribati. 1944, the Marshall Islands and some island countries in the Pacific Ocean were captured by the US military. Three years later, the Marshall Islands was entrusted to the United States by the United Nations.

1969, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau started negotiations with the United States on their future political status, and formally signed the Treaty of Free Association with the United States on May 30. According to this treaty, the United States will retain full power over the islands' security and defense, and the islands will enjoy complete internal and diplomatic autonomy, but they cannot participate in the United Nations. In addition to political relations, the Treaty of Free Association also stipulates the conditions of American financial assistance and other forms of assistance (totaling $700 million in a smart year), as well as environmental protection, trade, taxation and other issues. After smart, the term of the treaty can be extended by mutual consent, and Marshall Islands can unilaterally request to suspend the treaty and choose full independence or other forms of political status. However, the national defense strength and economic obligations of the United States must last until the expiration of a suitable year. 1982 In August, Marshall held a referendum and passed the treaty. From June1986 65438+1October 2 1, the Marshall Islands became an autonomous country in internal affairs and foreign affairs, and at the same time implemented new immigration and nationality laws. Citizens hold Marshall passports, but there are no restrictions on immigration to the United States.