What led to the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the historical factors that contributed to the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii. This involves analyzing multiple-choice options related to U.S. imperialism and Hawaiian history.
Answer
The abolition of the constitution favorable to white planters.
The final answer is the abolition of the constitution favorable to white planters.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the abolition of the constitution favorable to white planters.
More Information
Queen Liliʻuokalani's attempt to impose a new constitution aimed at restoring power to the monarchy led to resistance from Euro-American business interests and ultimately her overthrow.
Tips
A common mistake is attributing the overthrow to U.S. tariffs or other unrelated events rather than the constitutional change that threatened business interests.
Sources
- Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- The overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani - ksbe.edu
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