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Why was annexing Hawaii important to the U.S.?

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Hawaii had few trade options.

Hawaii had few trade options.

Hawaii was home to many Americans.

Hawaii was home to many Americans.

Hawaii was under the influence of the British.

Hawaii was under the influence of the British.

Hawaii was a strategic location for a naval base.

Hawaii was a strategic location for a naval base.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Hawaii was a strategic location for a naval base. It gave the U.S. a refueling, coaling, and military foothold in the Pacific (e.g., Pearl Harbor).