Asked by ananias blasius on Sep 30, 2024
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Which of the following statements about American interest in the Hawaiian Islands is LEAST accurate?
A) After its victory in the Spanish-American War in 1898,the United States forced Spain to sell it the Hawaiian Islands for a nominal cost.
B) The United States looked to the islands as a site for naval bases and coaling stations.
C) American investors had poured millions of dollars into sugar plantations well before the United States officially took possession of the islands.
D) The Hawaiian Islands were only a few of several islands which the United States had begun to acquire in the late nineteenth century.
Hawaiian Islands
An archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, constituting the 50th state of the United States, known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Spanish-American War
A conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, resulting from U.S. intervention in the Cuban War of Independence.
Naval Bases
Designated areas where a country's naval ships, personnel, and resources are stationed and maintained.
- Examine the U.S.'s imperialistic ventures in the late nineteenth century, including its interests in Hawaii and the outcomes of the Spanish-American War.
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- Examine the U.S.'s imperialistic ventures in the late nineteenth century, including its interests in Hawaii and the outcomes of the Spanish-American War.
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