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In this excerpt, President Tyler was foreshadowing the acquisition of what territory?

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Hawaii

Step-by-step explanation:

In this excerpt, President Tyler was foreshadowing the acquisition of Hawaii.

This excerpt is from President Tyler's "Message to Congress Regarding US-Hawaiian Relations" which he gave on December 30, 1842.

Here is an excerpt from his speech that supports my answer:

"I communicate herewith to Congress copies of a correspondence which has recently taken place between certain agents of the Government of the Hawaiian or Sandwich Islands and the Secretary of State."

Hawaii, which was formerly known to be "Sandwich Islands" in the 1840s is a state in the United States. It is located in the Pacific Ocean and actually the only state outside North America. President Tyler made this speech when they were foreshadowing to acquire the territory into the United States.

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