Why was the U. S. annexation of Hawaii delayed until William McKinley became President?

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Thomas Melendez

23 April, 23:44

Why was the U. S. annexation of Hawaii delayed until William McKinley became President?

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Ajax · Answer 1

McKinley's predecessor, Grover Cleveland, had refused to sign the treaty for annexation submitted by a new government whose legality was questionable.

Coreen · Answer 2

McKinley's predecessor,

Grover Cleveland

had refused to sign the treaty for annexation submitted by a new government whose legality was questionable.