UK used to own the US until 1776
His debates with Stephen douglas
Answer:
British governments left the colonies largely alone to govern themselves.
Explanation:
Salutary neglect: series of administrative policy measures created by the British government in the mid-18th century in relation to the American colonies. These measures presented a relaxation in the supervision of the administration of the colonies, leaving them increasingly autonomous in their management, encouraging the ideals of independence.
Because of the Spanish American War (1898) the Philippines-American War (1899 - 1903), Hawaii became a strategic position for the ships sailing from the U.S. to the Philippines and on the way back as waypoint where ships could re-supply or make repairs. Even the still highly naval base of Pearl Harbor was established around this time, in 1899.
