The process of annexation | Reasons for annexation | Major leaders | Fun Facts |
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Who is President McKinley, Lorrin Thurston, Francis Hatch, and William Kinney.
These 4 people signed the treaty of annexation for Hawaii
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What is to expand into pacific territory for a naval base in the Spanish American war
Main reason the U.S. annexed Hawaii
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Who is Grover Cleveland
This president opposed the annexation and tried to restore the monarchy of Hawaii
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What is Dole Plantation
This pineapple company was created during the time of the annexation in Hawaii
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Who is President McKinley
This person then submitted the treaty to the Senate for ratification
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What is sugar cane
The main cash crop in Hawaii
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Who is Daniel Webster
Secretary of State who sent a letter opposing annexation of Hawaii
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What is Sugar cane
This Hawaiian crops profits swelled after the civil war
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When is 1897
The year the treaty was signed
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What is Europe
A continental government the U.S. was concerned may want to claim Hawaii
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Who is Benjamin Harrison
This president encouraged the takeover and dispatched sailors to surround the royal palace
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When is 1900
Hawaii officially became a territory in this year
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What is The Marines
This branch of the military stormed the island and raised the American flag
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What is whales
The hunting of this animal made Hawaii interesting to the U.S.
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Who is Samual Dole
This first governor of Hawaii sent a delegation to Washington seeking annexation
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What is Texas
McKinley signed a resolution annexing the islands much like this mainland U.S. state
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Who is Queen Lili'uokalani
This queen of Hawaii that was overthrown in order for the annexation to happen
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What is Nationalism
This movement brought on by the Spanish American war spurred the annexation of Hawaii
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Who is Queen Liliuokalani
This Hawaiian queen moved to establish a stronger monarchy
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What is iolani Palace
This palace was the last official residence of the Hawaiian royal family
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