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Identify the MAIN reason the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898.
Responses
A It became a prominent military base for the Pacific.It became a prominent military base for the Pacific.
B It opened up trade to the Pacific Rim.It opened up trade to the Pacific Rim.
C It was an important location for American businessmen in the pineapple and sugar cane industries.It was an important location for American businessmen in the pineapple and sugar cane industries.
D It became a launching point for the war against the Japanese.It became a launching point for the war against the Japanese.

Answer 1

The MAIN reason the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898 was primarily its strategic military importance. Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. It became a prominent military base for the Pacific.