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.

The correct answer is: B) Many Americans knew it would be an ideal place to vacation.

Most Americans wanted the U.S. government to acquire Hawaii because of the sugar plantations that were on it (meaning they could buy cheaper sugar) and because it was a great place to refuel ships and have naval bases. Christians wanted the islands so they could build churches and convert people to Christianity.

The least  important reason for the U.S. acquisition of Hawaii was its potential as a vacation spot. Ideological interests such as converting the citizenry to Christianity, economic interests such as sugar and the possibly of a refueling station were paramount in American minds.

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