Question

Hawaii became a part of the United States in large part because of

A) The U.S destroying Hawaiian bases
B) The death of William McKinley.
C) Acts of torture by the Spanish.
D) American businessmen living on the island.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The U.S. minister to Hawaii, John L. ... Dole declared Hawaii an independent republic. Spurred by the nationalism aroused by the Spanish-American War, the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898 at the urging of President William McKinley. Hawaii was made a territory in 1900, and Dole became its first governor.