US.21: Annexation of Hawaii and American Imperialism

In what century did the annexation of Hawaii by the United States occur?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

What was the primary reason American businessmen wanted Hawaii to become part of the United States?

• To expand their commercial operations

• To explore new lands

• To establish a military base

• To find new agricultural products.

What was Queen Liliʻuokalani's initial reaction to the overthrow?

• She supported it

• She protested it

• She ignored it

• She celebrated it

What was the role of the U.S. military in the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy?

• They supported the coup

• They opposed the coup

• They were neutral

• They were unaware of the coup

Which industry was particularly influential in the American economic interests in Hawaii?

• Sugar industry

• Textile industry

• Mining industry

• Fishing industry

What did American businessmen desire for Hawaii in the late 1800s?

• To remain independent

• To become part of the United States

• To join the British Empire

• To form a new monarchy.

What was the political status of Hawaii after the overthrow of the monarchy?

• A U.S. state

• A provisional government

• A British colony

• A French territory

Who was the U.S. President that opposed the annexation of Hawaii and refused to submit the treaty to the U.S. Senate for ratification?

• William McKinley

• Grover Cleveland

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Benjamin Harrison

In what year did the U.S. Congress pass a joint resolution to annex Hawaii?

• 1893

• 1895

• 1898

• 1900

Which Hawaiian Queen protested against the annexation of Hawaii?

• Queen Ka'ahumanu

• Queen Liliʻuokalani

• Queen Emma

• Queen Kapiʻolani