Why did Hawaii become a part of the US territory?

Answer 1

Hawaii became a state because farmers thought Queen Lili was taxing them to much. The over threw the government in 1893. After much fighting it became a territory in 1898 and then a state in 1959.

Answer 2

it was illegally stollen by gun wielding american soldiers who were asked to aid american plantation owners living in Hawaii who wanted to overthrow the country in an effort to no longer have to pay shipping fees and taxes to send their goods to america.

Answer 3

Both sought Representation equal to that of the 48 contiguous states.

Answer 4

Hawaii is part of the United States because the last queen of Hawaii was overthrown by the US Military.

Answer 5

for a naval base.