SS8 U5 L2 US Annexation of Hawai'i

What is Hawaii renowned for?

• Its vast desert landscapes

• Its role in the American Civil War

• Its large industrial sector

• Its vibrant tourism industry, delicious Kona coffee, and the world’s toughest Ironman triathlon

Who was born in Hawaii?

• Elvis Presley

• Barrack Obama, Bruno Mars

• Leonardo DiCaprio

• George Washington

When did Hawaii become a recognized kingdom?

• In 1776

• In 1898

• In 1810

• In 1959

What made the Hawaiian islands strategically important?

• Their vast oil reserves

• Their gold mines

• Their location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean

• Their large military bases

What was a major trading partner for America that made Hawaii important?

• Russia

• China

• Brazil

• India

What year did Japan open its doors to the American navy?

• 1776

• 1945

• 1901

• 1853

What was another product that provided a big source of American investment in Hawaii?

• Pineapples

• Coffee

• Rice

• Sugar

When did sugar production start to take off in Hawaii?

• In the mid-1700s

• In the late 1900s

• In the early 1800s

• In the 1950s

What led to extra demand for Hawaiian sugar in the 1840s and 50s?

• The discovery of oil

• The Californian Gold Rush

• The invention of the cotton gin

• The Industrial Revolution

What treaty allowed free access to American markets for Hawaiian business owners?

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Reciprocity Treaty of 1875

• The Treaty of Versailles