Question

Which of the following was NOT a reason why American expansionists were interested in acquiring Hawaii in the late 1800s?

Question 1 options:


it was an ideal spot for coaling stations for ships traveling to Asia


to gain control of the profitable sugar industry


to prevent Spain from taking over Hawaii


it was considered an ideal location for a naval base

Answer 1

Your answer is definitely the third one about Spain. The Spanish had nothing to do in the Pacific besides the Philippines.