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The true story of how American landowners overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy and forced US annexation
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Hawaii was illegally overthrown in 1893 by American and European businessmen. The arrival of Captain James Cook in 1778 marked the beginning of Western influence on the islands. King Kamehameha I unified the islands for political stability and defense against Europeans. The interaction with the wider world brought diseases that caused a significant population loss. King Kamehameha III changed the ruling system to a constitutional monarchy, allowing foreigners to purchase lands. The arrival of indentured servants from various countries led to the rise of the plantation system. American businessmen took advantage of the economic promise of sugar exports. King Kalākaua negotiated the Reciprocity Treaty of 1875, boosting Hawaii's growth. In 1887, the king was forced to sign the Bayonet Constitution, stripping him of power. After Kalākaua's death, Queen Lili'uokalani faced a coup in 1893 led by American and European businessmen. Hawaii became a republic with Sanford Dole as its president. Despite opposition, Hawaii was annexed by the United States in 1898. The annexation was finalized in 1898, marking the end of Hawaii's independence.
#Hawaii #Monarchy #Annexation #Overthrow #AmericanLandowners
https://www.yahoo.com/news/true-story-american-landowners-overthrew-064014806.html
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Hawaii was illegally overthrown in 1893 by American and European businessmen. The arrival of Captain James Cook in 1778 marked the beginning of Western influence on the islands. King Kamehameha I unified the islands for political stability and defense against Europeans. The interaction with the wider world brought diseases that caused a significant population loss. King Kamehameha III changed the ruling system to a constitutional monarchy, allowing foreigners to purchase lands. The arrival of indentured servants from various countries led to the rise of the plantation system. American businessmen took advantage of the economic promise of sugar exports. King Kalākaua negotiated the Reciprocity Treaty of 1875, boosting Hawaii's growth. In 1887, the king was forced to sign the Bayonet Constitution, stripping him of power. After Kalākaua's death, Queen Lili'uokalani faced a coup in 1893 led by American and European businessmen. Hawaii became a republic with Sanford Dole as its president. Despite opposition, Hawaii was annexed by the United States in 1898. The annexation was finalized in 1898, marking the end of Hawaii's independence.
#Hawaii #Monarchy #Annexation #Overthrow #AmericanLandowners
https://www.yahoo.com/news/true-story-american-landowners-overthrew-064014806.html