What did Samoa give America in 1878?

In 1878, Samoa granted the United States a coaling station at Pago Pago Bay through a treaty. This agreement was significant for the U.S. as it provided a strategic location for refueling and resupplying naval ships in the Pacific. The treaty marked the beginning of increased American interest and involvement in the Samoan Islands. This move was part of broader imperial ambitions in the region during the late 19th century.