Korea
The US did not annex any territory in 1989.
No
1898
In the US, annex is both the verb and noun form (to add, or an addition).In the UK, the noun is usually spelled "annexe."
Canada
At midnight
1867
The word 'annex' functions as a noun or a verb.Example sentence for the noun 'annex' as subject of the sentence:The annex is located across the street from the main library.Example sentence for the noun 'annex' as direct object of the verb:The hospital added an annex to serve as an outpatient clinic.Example sentence for the verb 'annex':The US decided to annex Hawaii as a territory despite the dubious legality of the act.
The Japanese occupied Singapore during World War II, from 1942 to 1945.
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A group of businessmen known as the Committee of Safety wanted the US to annex Hawaii. They overthrew the Hawaiian government and petitioned for annexation, led by Sanford Dole.