O'Reilly's History Quiz
The 50th State
On August 21, 1959, Hawaii was granted statehood in the United States, becoming the 50th state. Take O'Reilly's History Quiz to learn more.
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1. On August 21, 1959, which president signed the document admitting Hawaii to the United States?
2. Who was the first known European to visit the Hawaiian Islands?
3. The Hawaiian Islands used to be known by which food-related moniker?
4. Of the many agricultural items that Hawaii is known for, which is indigenous to the Islands?
5. Polynesian voyages arrived and settled in Hawaii around the 8th century. European traders were most enticed in what commodity introduced there in the 18th century?
6. Hawaii became a U.S. territory in 1898. Who was deposed in 1893 to make room for this territorial acquisition?
7. The Republic of Hawaii was established as a U.S. protectorate in 1894 under whom?
8. During which war did Congress realize Hawaii's strategic importance?
9. What allowed James Dole to expand the pineapple industry?
10. Hawaii is the only U.S. state that grows what commodity?



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