What did the Reciprocity Treaty of 1875 do to the kingdom?
Caused economic downfall
Brought prosperity
Created political instability
Led to war
Answer
The Reciprocity Treaty of 1875 brought prosperity to the kingdom of Hawaii because it allowed the Hawaiian sugar industry to export sugar to the United States at a reduced tariff rate. This allowed the sugar industry to grow and expand, which in turn led to economic growth and prosperity for the kingdom.
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