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Annexation of Hawaii (Classic Reprint): Remarks of Hon. J. B. Foraker, of Ohio, in the Senate of the United States, June 25, 1898 - Couverture souple

Foraker, Joseph Benson

 
9781333381806: Annexation of Hawaii (Classic Reprint): Remarks of Hon. J. B. Foraker, of Ohio, in the Senate of the United States, June 25, 1898

Synopsis

Unpack the heated debate over how the United States could annex Hawaii. This excerpt presents a clash of legal theories, from treaty power to legislative action, and the questions they raise about sovereignty and constitutional authority.



In these remarks, readers see a careful voice arguing that Congress could acquire territory through legislation, not just by treaty. The discussion weighs what makes a treaty binding and how continuity of parties affects a contract between nations. It also considers how Hawaii’s consent fits into the larger framework of U.S. authority and policy.




  • Clarifies the difference between a treaty and a legislative act in territorial acquisitions.

  • Explores arguments about the nature of sovereignty and the continuity of contracting parties.

  • Examines how Hawaiian consent and constitutional provisions affect the transfer of territory.

  • Offers insight into 19th‑century debates on imperial expansion and constitutional interpretation.



Ideal for readers interested in American political history, constitutional debates, and the origins of U.S. territorial expansion.

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