Answer:
Hawaii is a state located in the Pacific Ocean and is the only state in the United States that is not located on the North American continent. Hawaii was first settled by Polynesians sometime between 124 and 1120 AD. Hawaii became a unified, internationally recognized kingdom in 1810, remaining independent until American and European businessmen overthrew the monarchy in 1893; this led to annexation by the U.S. in 1898. As a strategically valuable U.S. territory, Hawaii was attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941, which brought it global and historical significance, and contributed to America’s decisive entry into World War II. Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state on August 21, 1959.
Therefore, Hawaii was first settled by Polynesians and became a unified kingdom before being overthrown by American and European businessmen and later annexed by the U.S. It was also attacked by Japan during World War II and became the 50th U.S. state in 1959.