Question

based on the context provided in the document, which domestic debate most directly influenced the u.s decision to annex hawaii

Answer 1

The domestic debate over imperialism — whether the United States should acquire overseas colonies and expand its power (expansionists/imperialists) versus those who opposed imperialism on constitutional, racial, and republican grounds — most directly influenced the U.S. decision to annex Hawaii. Expansionists argued for annexation for strategic (naval/Pearl Harbor) and economic (sugar markets) reasons, which carried the day.