1. Hawaii as a colony- Why U.S.? By: Abriana NorrisHistory US class December 1, 2014

2. My questions What is that about? How did they took that area? Why did the United State want Hawaii as a colony?

3. 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.

4. This is a home of Hawaiian Leg named Ali’iolani Hale that completed on 1874. Hawaii was one of plum. Ali'iolani Hale is a building located in Honolulu.

5. Cite Sources http://www.ushistory.org/us/44b.asp http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/americans- overthrow-hawaiian-monarchy http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/americans- overthrow-hawaiian-monarchy http://www.hawaiiforvisitors.com/oahu/attractions/aliiolani- hale.htm http://www.hawaiiforvisitors.com/oahu/attractions/aliiolani- hale.htm

6. 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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