Question

Which statement would Sanford B. Dole most likely agree with?

A. It is a dangerous gamble to make American business dependent
on Hawaiian trade.
B. It is in the best economic and social interests of Hawaii to join the
United States.
C. It is imperative that we secure a friendly alliance with the political
rulers of Hawaii.
O D. It is an ethical obligation to gain the consent of the Hawaiian
monarch before annexation.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. It is in the best economic and social interests of Hawaii to join the United States.

Step-by-step explanation

Sanford Ballard Dole (1844-1926) was a Hawaiian politician. As a politician, he stood out for allowing the annexation of Hawaii to the United States of America in the year 1900. This occurred because Sanford considered that it was the best for the future of the island. After all, the United States was in economic growth and was becoming a world power. So the correct answer is B. It is in the best economic and social interests of Hawaii to join the United States.