What roll did sugar play in the desire of many Americans to control Hawaii?

Sugar played a crucial role in the desire of many Americans to control Hawaii as it became a major economic interest for U.S. investors and planters in the late 19th century. The establishment of sugar plantations in Hawaii attracted American entrepreneurs, leading to significant financial investments and a push for annexation to ensure favorable trade conditions and tariff exemptions. This economic dependency on sugar fueled political ambitions, ultimately contributing to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the eventual annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898.