Why did American interest in Hawaii increase in the 1890s?
A) There was intense pressure by American missionaries.
B) There was a fear of German influence in the region.
C) The economic and military value of the islands increased.
D) American political leaders believed the islands could be a model for expansionism.
E) Native Hawaiians appealed to the United States for help.
Answer: C
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