U.S. Interest In Hawaii

The United States was very interested in Hawaii because they prevailed as an independent state. As you know, the United States wanted to expand their territory. Their interest actually began early as the 1820's. This was the time when New England missionaries were attempting to spread their religious faith. Since the 1840's, they kept trying to keep away the powers of Europe away from Hawaii. This became an imperative foreign policy goal.

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