Multiple choice

Why did the U.S. primarily want Hawaii?

  1. For new consumers

  2. For cheap labor

  3. For tobacco farms

  4. For a naval base

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The U.S. was interested in Hawaii primarily for its strategic location in the Pacific, which provided an ideal site for a naval base (later Pearl Harbor). This base was essential for protecting American trade and naval interests in the Pacific.