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Annexation changed the social structure of Hawaii
Because Hawaii's annexation was not supported by the people of Hawaii.
The annexation of Hawaii.
Hawaii's strategic location for warfare in the Philippines made it especially important to American interests.
Hawaii The Age of Imperialism. The U.S. first got involved in 1875 when a treaty was signed between the U.S. and Hawaii. ... Instead, the U.S. waited 5 years until they set up a second treaty of annexation with the new Hawaiiangovernment. On July 7th, 1898, the U.S. annexed Hawaii due to war needs.
Congress approved annexation of Hawaii in 1898, after Sanford Dole removed Queen Lilioukalani from power.
American business owners revolted against Liliuokalani's policy.
Business men were in favor of annexation.
William McKinley was president during the annexation of Hawaii.
The forced annexation was not related to the Spanish American War but was a take over by businessmen for their financial benefit.
Hawaii was annexed to the United States in 1900 after the overthrowing of the Kingdom of Hawaii.