Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents IX
3. Preface XI
4. Acknowledgments XV
5. Introduction XVII
6. Part 1. The Colonial Episode
7. 1. The Political Setting 1
8. 2. The Three Treaties 10
9. 3. Americans in Paradise 19
10. 4. Western Impact on Micronesia 24
11. 5. Agents of Change 30
12. Part 2. The Micronesian Inquisition
13. 6. Micronesia's Response 41
14. 7. Self-determination 48
15. 8. Rendezvous with Destiny 55
16. 9. Who Plans for Micronesia? 62
17. 10. Beyond Trusteeship 68
18. 11. Free Association 79
19. 12. The Only Sure Promise 85
20. Part 3. The Micronesian Dilemma
21. 13. Predicament of a People 89
22. 14. Independence for Whom? 96
23. 15. Promise and Fulfillment 104
24. 16. Unification and Self-government 110
25. 17. The Challenge of Leadership 118
26. 18. Negotiations: Résumé and Review 124
27. 19. Freedom from Within and Without 134
28. Epilogue: An Overview 144
29. Postscript 171
30. Appendix 1. Major Political Events in the Process of Decolonization, since 1967 177
31. Appendix 2. Statement of Intent of Future Political Status Commission 181
32. Appendix 3. Jurisdictional Boundaries and Political Leanings of the Six Districts of Micronesia 185
33. Appendix 4. Text of the Trusteeship Agreement for the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands 188
34. Bibliography 193
35. Index 205