There are differing opinions on whether or not the U.S. should have annexed Hawaii. Some argue that Hawaii was illegally overthrown and annexed by the U.S. in 1898, and that it was a violation of sovereignty and self-determination. Others argue that the annexation benefited both Hawaii and the U.S., leading to economic development and modernization in the islands. Ultimately, the decision to annex Hawaii is a controversial and complex issue that continues to be debated.
