Why did imperialists view hawaii as an attractive acquisition for the united states?

The United States wanted to acquire Hawaii because it had islands whose naval base was the attraction for the United States. More over Hawaii was the way through which the United States could reach the eastern part of the world including countries like China, and east India where they wanted to expand their business. The tropical fruits and the sugar of Hawaii was another attraction for it's annexure by the US.

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the answer is a) the proclamation of 1763.