Question

Which explains the difference between how the United States acquired Alaska and how it acquired Hawaii?

The United States invaded Alaska and annexed Hawaii.
The United States annexed Alaska and invaded Hawaii.
The United States bought Alaska and annexed Hawaii.
The United States annexed Alaska and bought Hawaii.

Answer 1

The United States bought Alaska and annexed Hawaii.

Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million. Hawaii was annexed (after the overthrow of its monarchy) in 1898.