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Early Days
Diseases plagued Hawaii and caused death of many. -
The Queen
U.S. soldiers and and marines imprisoned the queen and took 1.75 million acres of land. -
Coup
U.S. Marines staged a coup and deemed themselves the "provisional government" of Hawaii. -
Overthrow
Local businessmen, with the help of U.S., forced their surrender. The entire government was illegally overthrown. Sanford B. Dole was selected president of the new government. -
Annexation begins
American businessmen push for annexation of Hawaii. Harrison sent a proposal to congress, however, the next president, Cleveland, withdrew from it and replaced the Queen in Hawaii. Cleveland wanted to restore the monarchy but congress opposed. -
Dole
Sanford Dole delcares himself president of Republic of Hawaii. Queen was found guilty and put under house arrest. -
Annexation Attempt #2
Republican party called for annexation. Senate was worried they would not receive 2/3 vote so called for a joint resolution with Congress. -
Annex Success!
Hawaii officially becomes U.S. territory.
