Which of the following statements about the U.S. annexation of Hawaii is true?
A. It was universally popular in the United States.
B. The U.S. went to war with European powers to obtain the islands.
C. It made both military and economic expansion in the Pacific easier.
D. It continued a long-standing tradition of overseas expansion.
E. A majority of the native Hawaiian population favored annexation.
C is true, the others are far from the truth. Have you read anything on this?
To determine which statement about the U.S. annexation of Hawaii is true, we need to analyze each option:
A. It was universally popular in the United States: To address this statement, we can look for historical records, public opinion polls, or news articles from that time. Unfortunately, as an AI, I do not have real-time access to current public sentiment, but it is worth noting that opinions about the annexation of Hawaii have varied over time and among different segments of the population. It is not accurate to say that it was universally popular.
B. The U.S. went to war with European powers to obtain the islands: This statement is incorrect. The U.S. did not go to war with any European powers to acquire Hawaii. The annexation of Hawaii occurred peacefully through political maneuvering and legislative actions.
C. It made both military and economic expansion in the Pacific easier: This statement is true. The annexation of Hawaii provided the United States with a strategic location in the Pacific. It allowed for easier military operations, such as the establishment of naval bases, and expanded economic opportunities, particularly in sugar and other agriculture industries.
D. It continued a long-standing tradition of overseas expansion: This statement is also true. The annexation of Hawaii was part of a larger pattern of American expansionism. Throughout its history, the United States has sought to expand its territory both domestically and overseas, with Hawaii being one of the many instances of this tradition.
E. A majority of the native Hawaiian population favored annexation: To determine the accuracy of this statement, we would need to examine historical sources and records such as testimonies, surveys, and official documents from that time. The annexation of Hawaii was a subject of controversy, and opinions among the native Hawaiian population were divided. Generalizations about the majority opinion are difficult, so it is not accurate to say that the majority favored annexation.
In conclusion, the only statement that is true is C: the annexation of Hawaii made both military and economic expansion in the Pacific easier.