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Hawaii imperialism- Yailine

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Mike Kelman

Hawaii was annexed by the United States in 1898 after Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown in 1893 by American businessmen including Sanford Dole who established a provisional government. The strategic location of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean and its proximity to Asia made it desirable for the US as a refueling stop to continue trade with Asia and for its tropical resources like pineapples.

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Reason for Annexing Hawaii: Its location in the Pacific Ocean could serve as a refueling stop, it was also closer to Asia Since it was closer to Asia it would be easier to continue trade. Hawaii was rich in tropical resources such as their pineapples, which S. Dole sought out

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  • 6. Reason for Annexing Hawaii: Its location in the Pacific Ocean could serve as a refueling stop, it was also closer to Asia Since it was closer to Asia it would be easier to continue trade. Hawaii was rich in tropical resources such as their pineapples, which S. Dole sought out