Identify the MAIN reason the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898.

Question

Responses
A It became a prominent military base for the Pacific.It became a prominent military base for the Pacific.
B It opened up trade to the Pacific Rim.It opened up trade to the Pacific Rim.
C It was an important location for American businessmen in the pineapple and sugar cane industries.It was an important location for American businessmen in the pineapple and sugar cane industries.
D It became a launching point for the war against the Japanese.It became a launching point for the war against the Japanese.

Answer 1

The MAIN reason the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898 is:

C. It was an important location for American businessmen in the pineapple and sugar cane industries.

While factors like military strategy and trade were also significant, the economic interests of American businessmen in Hawaii's agricultural products played a crucial role in the push for annexation.