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How did Kalākaua's plan for a Polynesian confederation play into the hands of annexationists?
Created political instability which encouraged a US takeover
Led to economic downfall
Decreased his popularity
Created a military conflict with the US
Answer
Kalākaua's plan for a Polynesian confederation created political instability which encouraged a US takeover. This is because the idea of a united Polynesia would have given Hawaii more power and influence in the region, which the US would have seen as a threat.
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