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EH.Net Encyclopedia: Economic History of Hawai'i |
 | | The advent of the Spanish-American War and the ensuing hostilities in the Philippines raised Hawai'i's strategic value to the United States, and Hawai'i was annexed by a joint resolution of Congress in July 1898. |
 | | Originally established to provide financial, labor recruiting, transportation, and marketing services to plantations, they gradually acquired the plantations and also gained control over other vital industries such as banking, insurance, retailing, and shipping. |
 | | It came to an abrupt halt with the terrorism attack of September 11, 2001, as domestic and foreign tourism declined sharply. |
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