What was the primary reason why the United States desired annexation of Hawaii?
A) U.S. ships heading to the Philippines needed access to a naval base for refueling.
B) Queen Liliuokalani wanted to reduce American influence in Hawaii.
C) Hawaiians were in need of missionary services in order to convert to Christianity.
D) The Hawaiian Patriotic League wanted closer ties to the United States.
A
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A. with condescending admiration. B. as part of the godly community. C. as worth preserving. D. as helpful neighbors and partners in commerce. E. with fear and contempt.
The Republic of Korea's leader who borrowed the nineteenth century concept of "rich country and strong state" from Japan was
a. Syngman Rhee. b. Kim Il Sung. c. Park Chung Hee. d. Kim Jon Il. e. Kim Dae Jung.
An about the War of 1812 would be a example of a primary source of information
(a) battle plan for the attack on Fort McHenry (b) historical novel on the Battle of New Orleans (c) movie on the life of President James Madison (d) textbook passage on the naval engagements of the war
African American soldiers returning from the Great War were met with:
A) a more equal society. B) gratitude for their wartime service. C) welcome home parades. D) racism and violence.