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In which order did groups from the United States first settle in Hawaii?
military, government officials, businessmen
missionaries, businessmen, military
diplomats, military, businessmen
military, businessmen, missionaries

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missionaries, businessmen, military

Explanation: American Protestant missionaries arrived first (starting in 1820). American merchants and planters (businessmen) followed and grew powerful in the mid-1800s. A formal U.S. military presence came later, culminating in annexation and the establishment of naval facilities (late 19th century).