"I think that the United States should not have annexed Hawaii because it was already an independent country with its own unique government and culture. The annexation of Hawaii had both negative and positive outcomes when it got annexed. The pros of the annexation for the U.S. was gaining fertile land for farming, getting more military bases, and more opportunities for trade in the Pacific. However, the cons of the annexation ended up displacing the native Hawaiian people from their home and not caring about their own sovereignty. The United States overthrew Queen Liliuokalani, which was a display of their way of colonization. The annexation had a negative impact on the Hawaiians, due to the fact that they lost their independence and dealt with cultural suppression and discrimination."
Overall, the annexation of Hawaii by the United States was a harmful and unjust action that disregarded the rights and autonomy of the Hawaiian people. The consequences of this annexation still resonate today, as Hawaii continues to grapple with issues of sovereignty, cultural preservation, and land rights. It is important for us to acknowledge and learn from this dark chapter in history, and to strive for justice and reconciliation for the Hawaiian people.
