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What did President Clinton apologize for at the White House?
What is the 'deep dark little secret' mentioned in the text?
What do native Hawaiians demand in the text?
What event led to the removal of the independent Hawaiian monarchy?
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What did the American agenda address in relation to Hawaii?
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Study Notes
Apology and Acknowledgment
- President Clinton formally apologized to Native Hawaiians for the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1893
- He acknowledged the US government's role in the illegal overthrow of the native government
'Deep Dark Little Secret'
- The 'deep dark little secret' refers to the US government's hidden involvement in the overthrow of Hawaii's monarchy
Native Hawaiian Demands
- Native Hawaiians demand recognition of their sovereignty and the right to self-governance
- They also demand compensation for the loss of their land and resources
Overthrow of the Monarchy
- The event that led to the removal of the independent Hawaiian monarchy was the intervention of American businessmen and sugar planters in 1893
- American troops were sent to Hawaii to support the coup, which led to the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani
American Agenda
- The American agenda addressed the annexation of Hawaii as a US territory, which was a major goal of American expansionism in the late 19th century
- The US government sought to establish a naval base at Pearl Harbor and gain control over Hawaii's strategic location in the Pacific
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Test your knowledge of Hawaiian history with this quiz! Explore the rich cultural heritage and lesser-known secrets of the beautiful islands, from ancient traditions to modern-day influences. Challenge yourself and uncover the hidden stories of Hawaii.
