The Hawaiian Islands are the only piece of habitable lands for 2000 miles in any direction. From the early 1800s to the present, Hawaii is seen as an important place to refuel and resupply for ships traversing the vast Pacific Ocean.
Also, the US Military can monitor and respond to national threats coming from the Pacific and Asia regions easier.
Hawaii is in the Pacific Region.
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whales
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move
it was the 50th state
Hawai'i Pono'i.
Honolulu and Hilo.
migration in Hawaii
Sugar cane
The Pacific Ocean
Because in Hawaii it is very warm so if you have natural resources it helps.