In 1898 the United States annexed Hawaii. Which scenario BEST describes what the word 'annexed' means?

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A Hawaii officially became the 50th state in the United States.Hawaii officially became the 50th state in the United States.
B Hawaii became fully controlled by the United States and lost all self-autonomy.Hawaii became fully controlled by the United States and lost all self-autonomy.
C Hawaii became a "favorite nations" ally of the United States and would be protected if attacked.Hawaii became a "favorite nations" ally of the United States and would be protected if attacked.
D Hawaii became a protectorate of the United States, and could control their own local economy, while the United States controlled Hawaii's international economy.

Answer 1

The scenario that BEST describes what the word "annexed" means in the context of the United States annexing Hawaii in 1898 is:

B Hawaii became fully controlled by the United States and lost all self-autonomy.

Annexation typically refers to the formal act of acquiring territory and the establishment of control over that territory by a state, which in this case implies that Hawaii came under complete control of the United States.