Question

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements about Hawaii.

During the 1800s, the United States became interested in Hawaii as a place to
.

In 1893, Hawaiian plantation owners asked the United States to
Hawaii.

In 1898, Hawaii became a US
.

Answer 1

During the 1800s, the United States became interested in Hawaii as a place to grow sugar (establish sugar plantations).

In 1893, Hawaiian plantation owners asked the United States to annex Hawaii.

In 1898, Hawaii became a U.S. territory.