Following capture and occupation by the United States during World War II, the Marshall Islands, along with several other island groups located in Micronesia, passed formally to the United States under United Nations auspices in 1947 as part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 21. COUNT 4
QSN1 During what conflict did the US occupy the Marshalls? ANS1 World War II QSN2 What resolution of the UN Security Council gave the United States control over the Marshalls? ANS2 Security Council Resolution 21 QSN3 In what year was the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands created? ANS3 1947 QSN4 What is the name of the broader region that the Marshall Islands are a part of? ANS4 Micronesia