Question
Which of these accurately describes how Hawaii became a part of the U.S.?
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Queen Liliuokolami waged war with the U.S. in California; when she lost, she relinquished the Hawaiin islands as well.
The U.S. won Hawaii from the Spanish as a result of the Spanish-American war.
The U.S. annexed Hawaii for its economic value and strategic location for the U.S. during the Spanish-American War.
The Hawaiin people petitioned to become the newest U.S. state in 1898.
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Group of answer choices
Queen Liliuokolami waged war with the U.S. in California; when she lost, she relinquished the Hawaiin islands as well.
The U.S. won Hawaii from the Spanish as a result of the Spanish-American war.
The U.S. annexed Hawaii for its economic value and strategic location for the U.S. during the Spanish-American War.
The Hawaiin people petitioned to become the newest U.S. state in 1898.
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The most accurate description of how Hawaii became a part of the U.S. from your options is:
**The U.S. annexed Hawaii for its economic value and strategic location for the U.S. during the Spanish-American War.**
Hawaii was annexed by the United States in 1898, primarily for its strategic military location and economic interests, particularly in sugar production. The annexation occurred shortly after the Spanish-American War, during which the U.S. sought to expand its influence in the Pacific.
**The U.S. annexed Hawaii for its economic value and strategic location for the U.S. during the Spanish-American War.**
Hawaii was annexed by the United States in 1898, primarily for its strategic military location and economic interests, particularly in sugar production. The annexation occurred shortly after the Spanish-American War, during which the U.S. sought to expand its influence in the Pacific.