Which of the Following Statements Regarding American Imperialism in the Pacific

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding American imperialism in the Pacific is accurate?

• A)The United States' acquisition of Alaska resulted in acquiring large oil and gold deposits.
• B)A famine in Hawaii led to the American acquisition of Hawaii being called "Seward's Folly."
• C)A coup in Alaska enabled the United States to annex the peninsula more easily.
• D)The United States conspired with other nations to annex Japan and sent a special commissioner there.
• E)The Hawaiians strongly supported the annexation of Hawaii by the United States.

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