In the 17th century, the islands that now make up the Micronesia Federation were colonized by Spain. Germany bought the islands from Spain in 1899. In 1914 they were occupied by Japan, and by US forces in 1944-1945. In 1947,
History of Micronesia

In the 17th century, the islands that now make up the Micronesia Federation were colonized by Spain. Germany bought the islands from Spain in 1899. In 1914 they were occupied by Japan, and by US forces in 1944-1945. In 1947,