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Did Hawaii want to stay under British rule?

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I've always believed if the USA had not (unlawfullly) taken control of Hawaii, the British eventually would do so... Hawaii was simply too important strategically. Pearl Harbor is the best natural harbor in the central pacific, big enough to base an Armada. From 1680-1945, Navies primary controlled empires. read more

A war scare with France in 1843 lead to the Hawaiians temporarily coming under formal control of the British. At the request of the Hawaiian king, the British flag was raised over each island, and all Hawaiian flags were destroyed. read more

The establishment of a strong relationship between Great Britain and Hawaii began with the visits of Captain George Vancouver in 1792. Vancouver had been a crew member with Cook. Vancouver was a friendly, peaceable man who made deep a impression on the Hawaiian people through his wisdom and warmth. read more

One does not want to go to war with ones number one customer. Another reason is as long as American colonies were closely tied to England, the great British Navy would protect American products. There were many pirates and privateers preying on shipping lanes. The British Navy helped stop them. The loyalists didn't want that protection to end. read more

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