The Annexation of Hawaii
Hawaii is an island chain that sits in the North Pacific Ocean. Today it is a favorite vacation spot, with its white sandy beaches, and blue ocean waters. It is also home to Pearl Harbor, a large naval base.
However, Hawaii wasn’t always an American state. Beginning in 1795, Hawaii was ruled by the Kamehameha Dynasty, as an independent nation, that was recognized by President John Tyler. Hawaii would continue to be an independent nation until 1893, under the House…
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