The U.S. wanted to increase their buissness in Sugar Cain as well as gain prime military position in Pearl harbor. In 1893 Queen Liluokalone, who wanted to take control from the sugar cane farmers, was overthrown and the Republic of Hawaii was born. Hawaii was anexed in 1898 and became a U.S. territory in 1900 and became officially became a state in 1959.
Hawaiian statehood was granted by Act of Congress on March 18, 1959, effective August 21, 1959.
During the imperialist 19th century, most undeveloped countries were occupied by European powers. In 1843, US protests forced Britain to abandon its temporary occupation of the islands. Hawaii was annexed to the US in 1898 after private businesses seized control in 1893 from the Hawaiian monarchy and formed an unrecognized republic. Hawaii underwent substantial expansion and modernization during World War II and became an integral part of the US policies in the Pacific. After 60 years as a territory, it had most of the attributes of a state, and in 1959 joined the Union as the 50th state, following Alaska (the 49th state) by about 7 months.
There were several steps in Hawaii becoming part of the United States.
There is a link to the history section of an article on Hawaii below.
The Hawaiian island group attracted a good number of Americans over the years. It was rich in fruit, chemicals and livestock. Pressure from American settlers caused the island group to be annexed in 1898 and declared a US territory in 1900. Its citizens applied for statehood in 1959 and via an act of the US congress became the 50th US state.
Hawaii became a US territory when Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown. Hawaii became a part of the United States in 1900.
'cause the US wanted their money. Hawaii didn't really have a choice.
Hawaii became a sate by president Dwight David Eisenhower in August,21 1959
how did hawaii become a state
Because of the American victory over the Spanish America war of 1898
Hawiai isn't a state but Hawaii became a state in 1952
Hawaii became the 50th state on August 21, 1959
August 21,1959
Nope. Hawaii is the 50th state. There are territories owned by the US that can become states, Puerto Rico the most notable.
For many it meant an increase in taxes.
Hawaii was the 50th state to become a state.
All of Hawaii is a state.
they were closer to it than any other country
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Hawiai isn't a state but Hawaii became a state in 1952
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Hawaii was the last state to join the United States of America. It became a state on August 21st, 1959.
Hawaii became the 50th state on August 21, 1959
No wrong the first "state" could be Virginia but Hawaii was the last state added into the United States.
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