How did we get Hawaii?

Answer 1

Hawaii became a U.S. territory following a series of events in the late 19th century, including the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893, largely driven by American business interests and the support of U.S. military forces. In 1898, the U.S. formally annexed Hawaii through the Newlands Resolution, motivated by strategic interests, particularly for naval bases during the Spanish-American War. Hawaii was later designated a U.S. territory in 1900 and achieved statehood in 1959.