Hawaii as a colony- Why U.S.? By: Abriana NorrisHistory US class December 1, 2014
My questions What is that about? How did they took that area? Why did the United State want Hawaii as a colony?
Why did the U.S. want Hawaii as a colony? The United States wanted their land for agriculture. The U.S. wanted to keep a naval base (Pearl Harbor) within Hawaii to make the U.S. stronger in trade and war, by making Hawaii a fuel rest stop. Hawaii was a weak country, being pressured by several countries. The United States used their military to protect Hawaii but literally gave Hawaii demands at gunpoint.
This is a home of Hawaiian Leg named Ali’iolani Hale that completed on Hawaii was one of plum. Ali'iolani Hale is a building located in Honolulu.
Cite Sources overthrow-hawaiian-monarchy overthrow-hawaiian-monarchy hale.htm hale.htm
Quiz Why does the United State want Hawaii as a colony? What was a name for the home of Hawaiian Legislature? Did Hawaii was weak or strong? Which ocean is Hawaii on?
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