American missionaries not only took religion to foreign lands; they inevitably spread American choose your answer... as well. 2 Fill in the Blank 8 points In regard to annexing Hawaii, \( \square \) choose your answer... were generally in favor of annexation as it was an essential part of their goals for imperialistic expansion. The \( \square \) choose your answer... opposed annexation, citing the nation's anti-colonial values, which it had held since its founding. 3 Multiple Choice 8 points Which of the following incited outrage among the American people against the Spanish, eventually pushing the nation into war? The American press Big businesses America's European allies Congressional leaders 4 Multiple Answer 8 points Which of the following is true of Hawaii during the Spanish-American War? [Select all that apply.] Many argued that Hawail provided an essential naval base to maintain control of the Philippines. President McKinley wanted to annex Hawaii to expand the United States' influence in the Pacific after the war. Hawaiian natives were eager for annexation and used the war as an excuse to petition for it. Congress approved Hawaii's annexation in July 1898.