Question

Hawaii was annexed and became a state despite Queen Liliuokalani's protests. How could the U.S. have helped Hawaii maintain independence like Queen Liliuokalani wanted?

Answer 1

The U.S would have never helped Hawaii maintain independence like what Queen Liliuokalani had wanted, this is because the U.S had extended their land to to Pacific Ocean, as it would greatly benefit the U.S military.