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What was the role of American businessmen in the Annexation of Hawaii when it came to the sugar plantations

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Americans' business owners established sugar cane plantation in Hawaii and became successful. In the mid 19th century-American sugar plantations made 75% of Hawaii's wealth. US business leaders pushed for annexation- the adding of territory to the US.

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