USA HISTORY

Many factors contributed to the United States annexation of Hawaii in 1898. In the 1800s, Christian missionaries came to Hawaii. Many Hawaiian rulers converted to Christianity. As a result, some traditional native practices were banned, including hula, storytelling, and native dress. Native Hawaiians who wanted to retain their cultural identity largely influenced the anti-annexation movement of 1897-1898. Hawaiians who had converted to Christianity supported the idea of becoming a territory of the United States. How did Christian missionaries influence Hawaii’s culture?

(A) ** They altered the traditional beliefs and behaviors of the native people.

(B) They blended old customs and folklore with new religious practices.

(C) They strengthened the authority of the ruling aristocracy.

(D) They promoted the preservation of native autonomy.

Concept note-1: -Which statement explains why Senator Platt’s justification of the Philippine occupation helped the imperialists prevail? A The cost of withdrawing United States occupation forces was too high.

Concept note-2: -"In the 1800s, Christian missionaries came to Hawaii. Many Hawaiian rulers converted to Christianity. As a result, some traditional native practices were banned, including hula, storytelling, and native dress.

Concept note-3: -Americans justified imperialistic behavior by: Claiming that it was their responsibility. Americans and Europeans both claimed that it was their responsibility as superior races to uplift, civilize and Christianize native peoples. This was known as the White Mans Burden and was based upon the ideas of social Darwinism.