How did the U.S. acquire the Hawaiian Islands?
A. The native Hawaiian people gave it to the U.S.
B. Spain surrendered Hawaii to the U.S. at the end of the Spanish-American War.
C. U.S. sailors and soldiers captured Hawaii after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
D. Americans on Hawaii gave the islands to the U.S.

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How did the U.S. acquire the Hawaiian Islands?
A. The native Hawaiian people gave it to the U.S.
B. Spain surrendered Hawaii to the U.S. at the end of the Spanish-American War.
C. U.S. sailors and soldiers captured Hawaii after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
D. Americans on Hawaii gave the islands to the U.S.

anonymous · Answer

D. We annexed Hawaii without the consent of the Hawaiian queen, mainly because of imperialist and economic reasons.

anonymous · Answer

Ok thanks!