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The colonization process was finished. Hawaii was now apart of the United States, but what was the compromise that came from the annexation? For Hawaii, they got the protection and recognition of being an American territory. Now the U.S. Government would protect the Hawaiian citizens from any foreign countries. Also, now sugar plantation owners would not have to pay a sugar tariff on imported sugar because it was not considered imported any longer. This caused an economic boom in Hawaii. However, for these benefits, the Kanaka Maoli had given up their land and along with it, their culture. Now that Hawaii was a part of the United States, its resource of sugar, as well as many other resources, could now be used to benefit the United States economy. Furthermore, Hawaii could be used as a strategic military position. After all, it is is the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Even though the United States government didn't give up much in return for Hawaii at the time, it has slowly been repaying the Kanaka Maoli. For example, in 1983, the centennial of the overthrow of the monarchy, Bill Clinton signed the Apology Resolution. This document was a written apology from the United State's Government to the Kanaka Maoli for the overthrow. Also, in 2005, Senator Daniel Akaka proposed a bill to create a separate tribe of Kanaka Maoli that would work alongside the United States government to settle land disputes. This bill, name the Akaka Bill, would also create reservations were Kanaka Maoli could choose to live. However, the bill is still making its way through the Unites State's government.
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