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Sugar and fruit companies
Hawaii was annexed to the United States in 1900 after the overthrowing of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
While the US annexed Hawaii without the approval of most of the native population, the US did not conquer Hawaii. The annexation was the result of western individuals becoming powerful in the government of the Kingdom of Hawaii and arranging the annexation without significant military action. The consequence of the annexation was that the native population lost all control over the government of the islands, and over most of the economic activity there, and were overwhelmed by an influx of Caucasians (mostly from the US). The other result was that the US gained a valuable coaling station for naval vessels in the Pacific Ocean. In combination with the acquisition of the Philippines and of Guam and Wake Island, this made the US an important power in the Pacific.
Hawaii became the Territory of Hawaii in 1898 by issue of the Newlands Resolution. It became our 50th state in 1959.
The annexation of Hawaii in 1898 established a significant U.S. military presence in the Pacific, which became crucial during World War II. Hawaii served as a strategic base for American forces, especially after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. The annexation and subsequent military buildup in Hawaii exemplified the U.S.'s growing imperial ambitions and its role in global conflicts, ultimately influencing its engagement in World War II. Thus, while the annexation occurred decades before the war, it laid the groundwork for America's military strategy in the Pacific theater.
Business men were in favor of annexation.
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William McKinley was president during the annexation of Hawaii.
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The US Congress and President McKinley.
Japan.
Annexation changed the social structure of Hawaii
Business men were in favor of annexation.
Because Hawaii's annexation was not supported by the people of Hawaii.
Sugar and fruit companies
Their natural resources
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