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Questions and Answers
How did the US first get involved in Hawaii?
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?
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?
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?
What movement did Queen Liliuokalani lead?
Who controlled Hawaii at the time?
Who controlled Hawaii at the time?
How did the Americans in control of Hawaii deal with Queen Liliuokalani?
How did the Americans in control of Hawaii deal with Queen Liliuokalani?
How did Queen Liliuokalani instruct her people to resist American control when she was overthrown?
How did Queen Liliuokalani instruct her people to resist American control when she was overthrown?
How was the Queen forced to abdicate?
How was the Queen forced to abdicate?
Why and when did Queen Liliuokalani abdicate?
Why and when did Queen Liliuokalani abdicate?
Who was the president of the Republic of Hawaii?
Who was the president of the Republic of Hawaii?
What was President McKinley's view of the Republic of Hawaii?
What was President McKinley's view of the Republic of Hawaii?
How and when did Hawaii get annexed to the US?
How and when did Hawaii get annexed to the US?
What was Hawaii before it became a US state?
What was Hawaii before it became a US state?
When did Hawaii become a state?
When did Hawaii become a state?
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.
