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The sugar plantations were run by American businessmen, but they could not control the Hawaiian rulers. So they attempted coups in 1887 and 1893, after which the US annexed the islands. It became a territory in 1898, and then a state in 1959.
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When did Hawaii become a territory?
it became a territory in 1898
Who did Hawaii belong to prior to the US?
It was an Independent Kingdom, The Republic of Hawaii and the Territory of Hawaii before it became a US State.
How and when Hawaii become a part of the US?
It became a US Territory by Act of Congress in 1897 and a US State by Act of Congress in 1959.
What was the last territory gained by the US?
The Hawaii territory
Which was the last territory to become a state?
Hawaii
Why was the US occupying Hawaii in the 40's if it was not yet a state?
Hawaii was a US Territory.
What is the territory of Hawaii?
Hawaii is the 50th state admitted to the Union, it is part of the US.
Was Hawaii a territorial state?
Yes, Hawaii was a US Territory from 1898 to 1959.
What territory was annexed to the us after a planters rebellion?
Hawaii
How did US get Hawaii?
It became a US Territory in 1898 by Act of Congress.
Was Hawaii a state during Pearl Harbor bombing?
It was a US territory since 1900, but it didn't become a state until 1959 ... over a decade after WWII was over Also, if you want to look into this article about FDR's involvement in starting the war...check this out. www.thenewamerican.com/history/american/574
When queen liliuokalani's rule was overthrown who asked to be annexed as a US territory?
Hawaii
