Question
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.
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.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The MAIN reason the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898 was:
**A** - It became a prominent military base for the Pacific.
While economic factors and trade opportunities were also significant, the strategic military importance of Hawaii, particularly as a coaling station and naval base for the U.S. military, played a crucial role in its annexation.
**A** - It became a prominent military base for the Pacific.
While economic factors and trade opportunities were also significant, the strategic military importance of Hawaii, particularly as a coaling station and naval base for the U.S. military, played a crucial role in its annexation.