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It could be argued that Hawai'i became a US possession in a less than above board manner.
The Kingdom of Hawai'i was illegally overthrown by The Committee of Safety (a group of wealthy American/European businessmen). The Committee of Safety used U.S. Marines to detain the Queen while they announced their takeover of Hawai'i.
The Queen's guard were ready to fight back (and easily outnumbered the marines), however, the Queen told her guard to stand down - saying that the U.S. would right this wrong.
U.S. President, Grover Cleveland actually attempted to restore governance to the Kingdom of Hawai'i, but lost his next election and was not able to see it through. His successor, William McKinley, saw Hawai'i as a valuable strategic military location.
This worked in favor of The Committee of Safety, as the had wanted Hawai'i to become a part of the U.S. in order to generate more revenue for their sugar trade (with the U.S.). With that said, The Committee of Safety handed Hawai'i over to the U.S. and was made a Territory.
These wealthy businessmen then began bringing in hundreds of thousands of immigrant workers (Chinese, Japanese, Filipino) to work their sugar plantations. Eventually, these immigrants became the majority - and by August 21, 1959, their overwhelming vote for Statehood made Hawai'i the 50th State.
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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.
Why was the US occupying Hawaii in the 40's if it was not yet a state?
Hawaii was a US Territory.
What territory was annexed to the us after a planters rebellion?
Hawaii
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 did the US acquire Hawaii as a Territory?
In 1898 by Act of Congress.
Identify one geographic area that became a US possession between 1890 and 1910?
Hawaii was annexed as a territory of the United States 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 did the panama canal territory become a possession of the US?
America sided with the panamanians to help them win their freedom from cuba
What was the last territory gained by the US?
The Hawaii territory
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.
Why was the US occupying Hawaii in the 40's if it was not yet a state?
Hawaii was a US Territory.
Was Hawaii a possession of the US during World War 2?
No
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.
When queen liliuokalani's rule was overthrown who asked to be annexed as a US territory?
Hawaii
