American Involvement in Hawaii

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How did the US first get involved in Hawaii?

Starting in the 1840s US Protestant missionaries arrived and US pineapple/sugar planters settled there and over time took over more control of the islands. (correct)

They decided they wanted a port to refuel ships

They wanted the pineapples

All of the above (correct)

When was the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii established?

In 1892 when they overthrew the queen

In 1812

Right before the bombing of Pearl Harbor

In 1887, in exchange for the US allowing Hawaiian sugar to enter continental US tax-free. (correct)

Who was the Queen of Hawaii when it was annexed by the US?

Queen Liliuokalani (correct)

Queen Lahela

Queen Leilani

Queen Lokelani

What movement did Queen Liliuokalani lead?

Hawaii for Hawaiians - to end US control of Hawaii. Signup and view all the answers

Who controlled Hawaii at the time?

US sugar planters, John Stevens and supported by US Marines. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Americans in control of Hawaii deal with Queen Liliuokalani?

Overthrew her, then imposed brutal martial law and imprisoned Liliuokalani and set up a provisional government. Signup and view all the answers

How did Queen Liliuokalani instruct her people to resist American control when she was overthrown?

By acts of peaceful resistance like wearing headbands that said 'patriotism' or the Hawaiian flag. Signup and view all the answers

How was the Queen forced to abdicate?

When Liliuokalani was imprisoned, the controlling Americans threatened that if she did not abdicate 6 of her Hawaiian citizens would be shot. Signup and view all the answers

Why and when did Queen Liliuokalani abdicate?

In 1894 when the provisional government formed, the Republic of Hawaii was formed with the goal of annexation to US. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the president of the Republic of Hawaii?

Sanford Dole. Signup and view all the answers

What was President McKinley's view of the Republic of Hawaii?

At first against it but later he was convinced to recognize it in 1894. Signup and view all the answers

How and when did Hawaii get annexed to the US?

When the Spanish American War broke out in 1898, McKinley recognized the strategic value of Hawaii and supported congressional resolution to annex it. Signup and view all the answers

What was Hawaii before it became a US state?

A US territory. Signup and view all the answers

When did Hawaii become a state?

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Study Notes

American Involvement in Hawaii

US Protestant missionaries arrived in the 1840s, leading to increased American influence.
American pineapple and sugar planters settled in Hawaii, gradually taking control of the islands.
A strategic interest emerged for a refueling port for US ships.

Establishment of Pearl Harbor

The US naval base at Pearl Harbor was established in 1887.
This establishment was part of a deal allowing Hawaiian sugar to enter the continental US tax-free.

Queen Liliuokalani

Queen Liliuokalani was the reigning monarch at the time of Hawaii's annexation by the US.
She led the "Hawaii for Hawaiians" movement aimed at ending US control over Hawaii.

Control Over Hawaii

Control of Hawaii was in the hands of US sugar planters and supported by US Marines.
Notable figure John Stevens played a significant role in the American-led coup.

Overthrow and Abdication of Liliuokalani

Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown and subjected to martial law; she was imprisoned.
To resist American control, she encouraged acts of peaceful protest, such as wearing "patriotism" headbands.
She was pressured to abdicate when her citizens were threatened with execution.

Formation of the Republic of Hawaii

Queen Liliuokalani abdicated in 1894 when the Republic of Hawaii was formed, with the intention of annexation to the US.
Sanford Dole was the first president of the Republic of Hawaii.

President McKinley's Position

Initially opposed to the Republic of Hawaii, President McKinley later recognized it in 1894.

Annexation of Hawaii

Hawaii was strategically valuable during the Spanish-American War in 1898.
McKinley supported the congressional resolution for Hawaii's annexation.

Hawaii's Status

Before statehood, Hawaii was a US territory.
Hawaii became a US state in 1959.

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Explore the history of American influence in Hawaii, including the arrival of Protestant missionaries and the establishment of Pearl Harbor. Understand the role of sugar planters and the significant events leading to the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani. This quiz delves into the complex interplay between native Hawaiians and American interests.