What series of events in Hawaii led up to the United States annexing it in 1898? - Unit 10 Lesson 3 (3 points) explain at an 9th grade level and explain in less than 4 sentences

Answer 1

In the late 1800s, Hawaii's economy became heavily reliant on sugar plantations, attracting many American settlers. Tensions grew between the native Hawaiian monarchy and the American business interests, leading to a coup in 1893 where Americans overthrew Queen Liliuokalani. The new government sought annexation by the United States, which was initially rejected. However, in 1898, the U.S. annexed Hawaii during the Spanish-American War, partly for its strategic location and economic potential.