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What was the PRIMARY reason the United States was interested in acquiring Hawaii in the 1800s?

A) tourism
B) Natural Resources
C) Business Interests
D) It was an important port for our Pacific interests

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Answer:

C) Business Interests

Step-by-step explanation:

Specifically, U.S business were developing pineapple and sugarcane farms which positively impacted the nation’s economy.