The US Annexation of Hawaii

Abstract: An 8 page overview of the economic and political factors surrounding the 1898 US annexation of Hawaii. Because of its location and tremendously productive environment, Hawaii is a strategically important military and economic accouterment. The sugar industry which existed at the time of annexation were obvious factors in the desirability of Hawaii to both the United States and Japan. Equally as important, however, was the strategic location of the islands from a military perspective. Outlines the growing Japanese presence in Hawaii in the years preceding annexation and contends that if the decision had not have been made to annex Hawaii the Japanese would have taken the islands. Notes the duality of impacts of US annexation including the tremendous cultural and physical impacts sustained by the Hawaiian people. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Subcatagory: Japan & Japanese Issues

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