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Why did some U.S. business leaders want Hawaii to be annexed to the United States?

Why did some U.S. business leaders want Hawaii to be annexed to the United States-example-1
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B is correct

it would improve trade with Pacific Rim countries they could have access to Hawaiian sugar, which could be sold for high profits in the continental USA

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Answer: You have the correct answer, sugar can be sold for higher profits.

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