Question

List of arguements against the annexation of hawaii by the us government

Answer 1

Arguments for:

• Hawaii was too small and weak to maintain independence
• No protests by any other Government
• "cordial consent" of both Governments
• Strategic location to secure US fleet and coastline
• Commercial interests
• "Outpost of Americanism against increasing Asiatic invasion"

Arguments against:

• Hawaiian people not consulted
• American people not consulted
• Unconstitutional method of increasing domain
• Too remote; Too costly to defend
• Non-Homogeneous population
• Not commercially necessary
• Not military necessary
• Secure independence of Hawaiian people with policy rather than take over

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