Question

Remember, your opening should: state your opinion on the annexation of Hawaii. state your main argument or theme. appeal to the audience. Write two or three sentences for the opening of your speech.
topics that were chosen were:
__ The US Economy
__ The US Military
__The Spread of Democracy

- Opening : -state your opinion
-Appeal to the audience
-Summarize your main agruments
- Arguments: - Fill in your arguments with two or three substeps

-Conclusion: - Restate your position
- Summarize your main arguments
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Answer 1

Many Americans supported the expansion of the United States into territories like Hawaii. One of the reasons why Americans supported the annexation of Hawaii is because of natural resources. America relied heavily on Hawaii for sugar, an important commodity for American citizens. By taking control of Hawaii, the US would have almost unlimited access to Hawaiian sugar.

Another reason why the US wanted Hawaii was so that they could establish a military base in the Pacific Ocean. Before this time, the US did not have a huge military influence there.

 Lastly, America thought that taking over Hawaii would allow them to spread the ideas of democracy to another territory. Americans felt that a democracy is the best type of government, as it gives power to individual citizens. Before the US annexed Hawaii, they were controlled by a King. With this type of system, the influence of citizens on how the territory was run would be very limited when compared to a democracy.

Answer 2

Which of the following statements describe the opening of your speech? Check all of the boxes that apply.

The opening clearly states my argument or theme.

The opening makes it clear that I support or oppose the annexation of Hawaii.

The opening is interesting and will catch the attention of my audience.

The language of my opening is appropriate for my formal audience.