Question

In spite of the growing protest amongst the citizens of Hawaii,why did president mckinkley decide to support the annexation of Hawaii

Answer 1

Answer:

President William Mckinley believed that annexing Hawaii would allow the Americans to have power over the Pacific and increase the commercial relationship with other Asian countries. He also think that Hawaii needed protection and it won't be able to stand on its own especially against the Japanese because it was helpless and didn't possess any form of military power to defend themselves.

Explanation:

The reason for McKinley's annexation all boils down to the reason of "manifest destiny." This allowed the Americans to hold unto the belief that they had the right to take control of territories (especially across the region of North America). They believe it was their destiny.