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Why was the territory of Hawaii an ideal acquisition for the US?
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Content: The sugar trade was very profitable for American sugar growers in Hawaii. When the Queen tried to reduce American influence in Hawaii, the sugar trade was threatened. The McKinley Tariff also hurt the Hawaiian sugar trade. After the Queen gave up power as a result of an uprising by the planters, American sugar growers in Hawaii wanted the United States to annex Hawaii so they could benefit from the favorable terms of the McKinley Tariff. This wouldn’t happen if the United States didn’t annex Hawaii. Annexing Hawaii turned out to be a good move by the United States. Having a military base in the Pacific region helped us tremendously when we fought against Japan in World War II. The sugar trade also benefited the American economy. Further Reading
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The Hawaiian Islands were an ideal piece of real estate for a number of reasons. First, it's mid-Pacific location gave the U.S. a strong position to influence the growth of that particular economic sphere.