Hawaii
Definition
An archipelago located in the Pacific Ocean that became an official U.S. territory in 1898 following annexation and later achieved statehood in 1959.
Analogy
Imagine Hawaii as a beautiful beach house that America decided to buy (annex) because it offered strategic military advantages (like being closer to Asia) and economic benefits (such as access to tropical crops).
Related terms
Queen Liliuokalani: The last reigning monarch of Hawaii who tried unsuccessfully to resist U.S. annexation.
Pearl Harbor: A U.S. naval base located on Oahu Island, Hawaii; it was attacked by Japan during World War II leading directly to U.S. involvement in the war.
Sugar Plantations: Large-scale farms established for sugar production; they played a significant role in Hawaii's economy and were one reason for U.S interest in annexing Hawaii.
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