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When Liliuokalani was imprisoned, the controlling Americans threatened that if she did not abdicate 6 of her Hawaiian citizens would be shot. Overthrew her, then imposed brutal martial (military) law and imprisoned Liliuokalani and set up a provisional government.

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When Liliuokalani was imprisoned, the controlling Americans threatened that if she did not abdicate 6 of her Hawaiian citizens would be shot. Overthrew her, then imposed brutal martial (military) law and imprisoned Liliuokalani and set up a provisional government.

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Wanted to spread religion (Christianity). Wanted to continue trading sugar for money. If they gained control, the McKinley Tariff act would naturally disappear. Now that Hawaii would be US territory, Americans could stop at Hawaii to get supplies and water on their way to China. It would be a trading Way station (rest stop) for naval ships in the Pacific.

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Wanted to spread religion (Christianity). Wanted to continue trading sugar for money. If they gained control, the McKinley Tariff act would naturally disappear. Now that Hawaii would be US territory, Americans could stop at Hawaii to get supplies and water on their way to China. It would be a trading Way station (rest stop) for naval ships in the Pacific.

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Hawaii played an important role in the interest of US’s economy. In 1790s, US began engaging with Hawaii in trading for local resources. In the 1850s, sugar production began to rapidly surpass the whaling industry as Hawaii’s main source of economic income. As a result, the economic ties between the US and Hawaii grew closer. 1893, with Queen Liliuokalani on the throne, the Americans formed a Committee of Safety and declared the monarchy ended. In 1894, the Republic of Hawaii was established. On August 12, 1898, the government of the Republic transferred sovereignty to the United States. Hawaii became a territory of the United States in 1900.

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Hawaii played an important role in the interest of US’s economy. In 1790s, US began engaging with Hawaii in trading for local resources. In the 1850s, sugar production began to rapidly surpass the whaling industry as Hawaii’s main source of economic income. As a result, the economic ties between the US and Hawaii grew closer. 1893, with Queen Liliuokalani on the throne, the Americans formed a Committee of Safety and declared the monarchy ended. In 1894, the Republic of Hawaii was established. On August 12, 1898, the government of the Republic transferred sovereignty to the United States. Hawaii became a territory of the United States in 1900.

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United States was trying to emerge as a global power by expanding its sphere of influence, politically and economically. It emphasized on expanding its territories beyond the boundaries. National interests, ideology, and strategic interests fueled this advancement. This is the main factor that helped America to become the biggest economy, by investing business interests in other countries and territories like Hawai'i. 

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United States was trying to emerge as a global power by expanding its sphere of influence, politically and economically. It emphasized on expanding its territories beyond the boundaries. National interests, ideology, and strategic interests fueled this advancement. This is the main factor that helped America to become the biggest economy, by investing business interests in other countries and territories like Hawai'i. 

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How did the United States annex Hawai'i?

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How did the United States annex Hawai'i?

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What happened to the Queen after the United States annexed Hawai'i?

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What happened to the Queen after the United States annexed Hawai'i?

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Why did the United States need/want to annex Hawai'i? 

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Why did the United States need/want to annex Hawai'i? 