USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM

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How did the U.S justify the annexation of Hawaii?

(A) Hawaii gave the U.S grounds for military bases and raw materials for weaponry.

(B) ** It allowed the U.S dominance in the Pacific, access to ports, and a profitable trade.

(C) Hawaii wanted to form for a military alliance.

(D) U.S. wanted access to an abundance of oil and coal mines.

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -Between 1893 and 1898, the nation fiercely debated Hawaiian annexation. Those in favor argued that Hawaii was ideally located as a gateway to Eastern markets and could provide rich commercial advantages.

Concept note-2: -House Joint Resolution 259, 55th Congress, 2nd session, known as the “Newlands Resolution, ” passed Congress and was signed into law by President McKinley on July 7, 1898-the Hawaiian islands were officially annexed by the United States.