Hawaii was the last state that joined the United States. Hawaii became a state on August 21, 1959. It is the only state made only of islands. Hawaii is also the name of the largest island. In 1898, the United States of America took over the government and made Hawaii into a territory. In 1959, Hawaii became the fiftieth American state. In 1867, the United State took over the Midway islands. Sugar cane growers sold almost all of their crops to the United States. The growers made a lot of money on the sugar since there wasn't a tax on it imported to the US. American owned sugar plantations accounted for three fourths of the islands wealth.
The United States pushed Hawaii to let them build a naval base at Pearl Harbor. They accepted it and it became a big refueling station.Queen Liluokalani took over. She wanted to change the amendment so everyone could vote.They wanted to stop this so Ambassador John Stevens organized a group. The marines helped a lot and got her out of there. On August 12, 1898, Congress stated Hawaii as an American territory. Even though Hawaiians never had the chance to vote. In 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States.
I think that it it really good that we got Hawaii! It is a beautiful state to have. But, i do feel bad for the Hawaiians..they didn't even get the chance to vote if they wanted this or not. And i would LOVE to go to Hawaii!
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