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After losing the Spanish-American War in 1898, Palau, was sold to Germany the following year along with the other islands in the chain.  

After losing the Spanish-American War in 1898, Palau, was sold to Germany the following year along with the other islands in the chain.  

In 1914 during [[World War I]], Palau was taken over by the Japanese.  It remained in Japanese control until it was captured and occupied by America in 1944 following Japan's loss during the battle of Peleliu in World War II.

In 1914 during [[World War I]], Palau was taken over by the Japanese.  It remained in Japanese control until it was captured and occupied by the United States in 1944 following Japan's loss during the battle of Peleliu in World War II.

In 1947 Palau became a UN Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and was placed under the protection of the U.S.

In 1947 Palau became a UN Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and was placed under the protection of the U.S.