The U.S. expansion in Hawaii was largely driven by economic interests, particularly in sugar and pineApple plantations, leading to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 and eventual annexation in 1898. In contrast, the expansion in the Philippines followed the Spanish-American War, resulting in the U.S. taking control of the islands through military means and a protracted conflict with Filipino nationalists who sought independence. While Hawaii's integration was relatively peaceful and economically motivated, the Philippines experienced significant resistance and violence, highlighting a more imperialistic approach.
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