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1855

1855

German Firm's Expansion in Samoa Shapes Future Colonial Influence and Economic Development.

1839

1839

U.S. Exploring Expedition in Samoa

U.S. Exploring Expedition in Samoa

1830

1830

European missionaries in Samoa led by the London Missionary Society introduced Christianity and Western education.

European missionaries in Samoa led by the London Missionary Society introduced Christianity and Western education.

1787

1787

Conflict on Tutuila: Lapérouse's Expedition Encounter with Samoans Shapes European Exploration in Pacific

Conflict on Tutuila: Lapérouse's Expedition Encounter with Samoans Shapes European Exploration in Pacific

1768

1768

French navigator Bougainville names islands 'Navigator Islands' in honor of skilled Samoan navigators.

French navigator Bougainville names islands 'Navigator Islands' in honor of skilled Samoan navigators.

1722

1722

Exploration of Samoan Islands by Dutch Explorer Jacob Roggeveen Shaped European Presence in the Pacific.

Exploration of Samoan Islands by Dutch Explorer Jacob Roggeveen Shaped European Presence in the Pacific.