I think because of gold strike
Answer:
The United States wanted to use Hawaii as a platform from which they could have a dominant military presence in the Pacific. Hawaii was a militarily significant island throughout the Spanish-American War. ... On December 7th, Pearl Harbour was attacked by the Japanese, forcing them to participate in the Second World War.
The main characteristic of the Confederate States of America that made it a confederal government <span>when compared to the government of the United States was that its central power was much weaker. </span>