Wimauma-Lithia-area historical earthquake activity is near Florida state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Depth: 8.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 289.7 miles away from the city center.
Most Hawaiians disapproved annexation, but Americans and a small, powerful group of sugar growers, traders and missionaries approved of it. After William McKinley became president, Congress approved of the annexation of Hawaii, and in 1900, Hawaii joined the Nation as a state.
Hawaii underwent substantial expansion and modernization during World war II and became an integral part of the US policies in the Pacific. After 60 years as a territory, it had most of the attributes of a state, and in 1959 joined the Union as the 50th state, following Alaska (the 49th state) by about 7 months.17 people found this useful.fter 60 years as a territory, it had most of the attributes of a state, and in 1959 joined the Union as the 50th state, following Alaska (the 49th state) by about 7 months. 17 people found this useful.