Question

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which statement about why hawaii became a u.s. territory is true?

a. because of the royal familys imperialist ambitions
b. because of american businessmens imperialist ambitions
c. because of demands by foreign sugar cane workers
d. because of disease and war

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Hawaiian royal family was not seeking imperial expansion; instead, they faced pressure from external forces. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: American businessmen (especially in the sugar industry) had interests in Hawaii and pushed for U.S. annexation to protect their economic ventures and expand imperial influence. This aligns with historical accounts of Hawaii's annexation.
• Option C: Foreign sugar cane workers did not drive Hawaii to become a U.S. territory; the main drivers were business and political interests of the U.S. and American businesspeople in Hawaii. So C is incorrect.
• Option D: Disease and war were not the primary reasons for Hawaii's annexation. The main factors were economic and imperial ambitions. So D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Because of American businessmen's imperialist ambitions