President William Mckinley believed that annexing Hawaii would<em> allow the Americans to have power over the Pacific and increase the commercial relationship with other Asian countries</em>. He also think that <em>Hawaii needed protection</em> <em>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.</em>
Explanation:
The reason for McKinley's annexation all boils down to the reason of<em> "manifest destiny." </em>This allowed the Americans to hold unto the belief that they had the right to take control of territories<em> (especially across the region of North America).</em> They believe it was their destiny.
