“The Reciprocity Treaty of 1875 foreshadowed the annexation of Hawaii in many ways; first by road-mapping a system of preference for importing Hawaiian goods by eliminating tarrifs. American goods were likewise given the same preference in Hawaii. Exporting goods from Hawaii to the United Staates were also given preference in the same manner. Most importantly, in an 1887 addition to the treaty, the United States was granted use of Pearl Harbor as a coal and repair station. Intrestingly enough, these terms rested upon what Hawaii termed the “good faith” of the United States to honor Hawaii’s sovereignty.”

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