Lesson 60 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPHawaii's Path to Statehood
Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959.
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Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959. Before that, Hawaii was a group of islands with a rich culture and history. It was originally a kingdom ruled by a monarchy, and in the late 1800s, American businessmen started to influence the islands. After several changes in government, including being a territory of the United States, Hawaii's people voted for statehood, making it a part of the United States.
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Hawaii became a state in 1959.
Hawaii was once a monarchy before becoming a U.S. territory.
The people of Hawaii voted for statehood.
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