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What was the name of the political group formed by the descendants of American missionaries, who sought to annex Hawaii?
What was the name of the political group formed by the descendants of American missionaries, who sought to annex Hawaii?
The Missionary Party
What was the document called that stripped Native Hawaiians of their rights and diminished the power of the monarchy?
What was the document called that stripped Native Hawaiians of their rights and diminished the power of the monarchy?
The Bayonet Constitution
What event led to Lili’uokalani's imprisonment?
What event led to Lili’uokalani's imprisonment?
She was arrested by a group that seized power.
What was the primary economic opportunity that motivated some missionary descendants to shift their political stance?
What was the primary economic opportunity that motivated some missionary descendants to shift their political stance?
What did Lili’uokalani attempt to do in response to the loss of rights by many native Hawaiians?
What did Lili’uokalani attempt to do in response to the loss of rights by many native Hawaiians?
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What was the Bayonet Constitution?
What was the Bayonet Constitution?
The Bayonet Constitution was a new Hawaiian law passed in 1887 that stripped Native Hawaiians of their voting rights, diminished the power of the monarchy, and gave more control to white businessmen.
Who was the Missionary Party?
Who was the Missionary Party?
The Missionary Party was a political group in Hawaii that was made up of descendants of American missionaries who wanted to annex Hawaii to the United States.
Who were the ali'i?
Who were the ali'i?
An ali'i was a member of the sacred Hawaiian nobility who was closely linked to the Gods. The ali'i appointed missionaries to government positions in Hawaii, which helped the country to become a sovereign kingdom.
Who was Queen Lili’uokalani?
Who was Queen Lili’uokalani?
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What happened to Queen Lili'uokalani?
What happened to Queen Lili'uokalani?
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Study Notes
Queen Lili'uokalani and the Annexation of Hawaii
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January 16th, 1895: Queen Lili'uokalani was arrested, imprisoned, and had her property confiscated by a group seizing power in Hawaii.
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American missionaries arrived in Hawaii 75 years prior, gaining significant influence and land, partnering with the Hawaiian nobility.
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They helped establish Hawaii as a constitutional monarchy.
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Later, descendants of the missionaries formed the "Missionary Party" aiming for annexation and US control, specifically to export sugar freely to the US.
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The Bayonet Constitution, imposed on King Kalākaua, stripped Hawaiian rights, diminished the monarchy's power, favoring the white businessmen group.
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After King Kalākaua's death, Queen Lili'uokalani assumed the throne in 1893, facing resistance and death threats to restore Hawaiian rights and power.
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Attempts to restore rights via a new constitution were met by a coup by the "Committee of Safety" members on January 17th, 1893.
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US Marines supported the coup, removing Queen Lili'uokalani from office.
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Hawaiians protested against this takeover.
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The Provisional Government declared Hawaii a republic.
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Hawaiians were denied voting rights and government employment without an oath of allegiance.
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Supporters of Queen Lili'uokalani attempted a counterrevolution, leading to brutal retaliation by the Republic, mass arrests and executions of six people.
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Lili'uokalani was jailed and forced to sign a document relinquishing her throne.
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Queen Lili'uokalani, under house arrest and later in Washington, D.C., petitioned Congress to halt annexation, but Congress was unsuccessful.
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The US annexed Hawaii on July 7th, 1898 during the Spanish-American War, a strategic military move.
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Lili’uokalani used that time to fight for rights and her lands until her death in 1917.
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Despite efforts not changing the fate of Hawaii, many Hawaiians continue to fight for her legacy to this day.
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