The politicians who met at the hartford convention in 1814 a. represented the interests of the cotton-growing states. b. favored secession from the union. c. recommended changes in the constitution. d. were mainly concerned with increasing trade with britain.

All of the following are reasons why people wanted the u.s. government to acquire hawaii except which one? a. it was an ideal location for a ship refueling station or permanent naval base. b. many americans knew it would be an ideal place to vacation. c. it was an ideal location for a lucrative sugar production industry. d. many missionaries hoped to convert the large native population to christianity.