Question

1. (l) exit ticket: intro to imperialism

which statement describes one of the most important reasons why the united states annexed the kingdom of hawaii?
the location was strategically valuable to both military and business leaders
the local residents needed help to prevent the spread of poverty and diseases.
the islands offered excellent locations for tropical resorts.
the local rulers wanted financial assistance to rebuild after a natural disaster.

Explanation:

The United States was interested in Hawaii's strategic location for military - to have a naval base in the Pacific, and for business - to access resources and markets. The other reasons are not the most important factors for annexation.

Answer:

The location was strategically valuable to both military and business leaders