- The annexation of Hawaii to the United States let the Hawaiian natives to posses the same rights as any other American citizen. - Has been known to be one of the best tourists attractions, not only of the United States, but of the world. - In 1959, when Hawaii finally became a U.S State, the islanders seized elected offices - Islander natives began ruling Hawaii again and focused their economy on tourism and military. Before, the economy was focused on sugar and military. - The island today is still under the same form of democratic government as it is part of the U.S. - The past sacred traditions such as the hula are still ornamented for tourism purposes.