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

Which of the following describes an effect of world war ll on the united states economy a. automobile companies produced a record number of cars b. many factories had to expand to produce military equipment c. the airplane industry suffered as the allies began using airplanes in combat d.cities with shipyards declined because so many ships had been sent overseas.