<span>The New England colonies were able to make a lot of buildings because of this advantage.</span>
Hawaii wasn't a very powerful country at the time, and the United States exploited it for its resources. If they made Hawaii part of the United States, they would profit even more off of their resources since their efforts wouldn't be as heavily taxed.
I am not 100% sure but I think the answer is A.
To seek greater economic opportunities and some to search of religious freedom