America annexed Hawaii for military and economic reasons. The sugar industry was large in Hawaii. The military wanted a base in the Pacific region.
One of the factors that led Hawaii to statehood is the over through of the king because, the whites did not want to give up their sugar plantations to the land of Hawaii.
Hawaii's strategic location for warfare in the Philippines made it especially important to American interests.
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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.
Their natural resources
Sugar
Before the annexation, the planters created a plan to overthrow the queen. They called on the U.S. armed forces to provide them with protection.
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.
Business men were in favor of annexation.
missionaries
William McKinley was president during the annexation of Hawaii.
missionaries
One of the factors that led Hawaii to statehood is the over through of the king because, the whites did not want to give up their sugar plantations to the land of Hawaii.
Japan.
The US Congress and President McKinley.
Hawaii's strategic location for warfare in the Philippines made it especially important to American interests.