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America annexed Hawaii for military and economic reasons. The sugar industry was large in Hawaii. The military wanted a base in the Pacific region.

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What events led to Hawaii's annexation as a US territory?

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A group of businessmen known as the Committee of Safety wanted the US to annex Hawaii. They overthrew the Hawaiian government and petitioned for annexation, led by Sanford Dole.


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Who surrendered the Hawaiian island the the US in 1873?

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What group of Hawaii was in favor in annexation in the US?

missionaries


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Which nation was greatly angered by the US' annexation of Hawaii?

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