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244. Why is Hawaii part of the United States? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thinking in English
The History of Hawaii
Hawaii's journey from a Polynesian Kingdom has been long, controversial and fascinating. Many Hawaiians believe that the United States should compensate the native population who had their land illegally taken over 100 years ago. The US government formally apologized for overthrowing the monarchy in 1993 but offered no compensation or return of land. Hawaii is a legally a state, while Guam is an overseas territory. But many people forget, these are both parts of the United States.
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