The PRIMARY reason the United States was interested in acquiring Hawaii in the 1800s was D) It was an important port for our Pacific interests. Hawaii served as a strategic naval base and coaling station for U.S. ships traveling to and from Asia and was significant for military and trade purposes during that time.
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What was the PRIMARY reason the United States was interested in acquiring Hawaii in the 1800s?
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A tourismtourism
B natural resourcesnatural resources
C business interestsbusiness interests
D It was an important port for our Pacific interests.It was an important port for our Pacific interests.
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