Which treaty did Fish negotiate with the Kingdom of Hawai'i?
Reciprocal trade treaty
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Answer
The Reciprocal trade treaty, negotiated by Hamilton Fish, established a free trade agreement between the United States and the Kingdom of Hawai'i. This treaty granted duty-free entry of Hawaiian sugar into the United States, while Hawai'i agreed to reduce tariffs on American goods. The treaty strengthened economic ties between the two nations and played a significant role in the eventual annexation of Hawai'i by the United States.
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