Imperialism in East Asia, India, and the Pacific: Tutorialition of Hawail by the United
Directions
Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your
answers. At the end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work.
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Activity
In this activity, you will research the US annexation of Hawaii and list arguments for and against that
annexation. Use the Internet and these passages to help you research these arguments:
. Anti-Annexation Protest C
. Annexation of Hawaii
Part A
The decision to annex Hawaii was a controversial one. Although US business leaders in Hawaii promoted
the annexation, most Hawaiians were against it. Make a list of arguments that support the US annexation
of Hawaii. Select one argument and write a brief justification of 50 to 60 words.