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?

<p>Hawaii for Hawaiians - to end US control of Hawaii. (C)</p>
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Who controlled Hawaii at the time?

<p>US sugar planters, John Stevens and supported by US Marines. (C)</p>
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How did the Americans in control of Hawaii deal with Queen Liliuokalani?

<p>Overthrew her, then imposed brutal martial law and imprisoned Liliuokalani and set up a provisional government.</p>
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How did Queen Liliuokalani instruct her people to resist American control when she was overthrown?

<p>By acts of peaceful resistance like wearing headbands that said 'patriotism' or the Hawaiian flag.</p>
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How was the Queen forced to abdicate?

<p>When Liliuokalani was imprisoned, the controlling Americans threatened that if she did not abdicate 6 of her Hawaiian citizens would be shot.</p>
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Why and when did Queen Liliuokalani abdicate?

<p>In 1894 when the provisional government formed, the Republic of Hawaii was formed with the goal of annexation to US.</p>
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Who was the president of the Republic of Hawaii?

<p>Sanford Dole.</p>
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What was President McKinley's view of the Republic of Hawaii?

<p>At first against it but later he was convinced to recognize it in 1894.</p>
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How and when did Hawaii get annexed to the US?

<p>When the Spanish American War broke out in 1898, McKinley recognized the strategic value of Hawaii and supported congressional resolution to annex it.</p>
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What was Hawaii before it became a US state?

<p>A US territory.</p>
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When did Hawaii become a state?

<ol start="1959"> <li></li> </ol>
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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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