1. Why was the acquisition of Hawaii so important to the United States government? A. It was a strategic, economic, and military midway point to Asia
B. It was the location of vast oil reserves
C. The United States could reap the benefits of the tourism industry
D. They wanted to harness the hydro-thermic power of the Hawaiian volcanoes

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abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.

the growing interconnectedness of the world through communication, trade, and the exchange of ideas is an important theme in the history of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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