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Hawaiians first see Europeans
After James Cook lands on Kauai many trading and whaling shps in the Pacific soon began stopping in Hawaii. -
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Events leading to the Annexation of Hawaii
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Missionaries arrive in Hawaii
The first missionary company arrives in Hawaii. Attempted to convert Hawaiians to Christianity. Opened businesses and raised crops, like sugarcane. Some Americans became rich sugar planters. -
Reciprocity Treaty
Allowed Hawaiian sugar to be shipped duty-free to the United States. Help Hawaiian sugar industry prosper. -
Bayonet Constitution
Planters held King Kalkaua at gunpoint so he would sign it. Granted more power to the panter-controlled legislature. -
King dies
His sister Liliuokalani becomes queen. Proposed a new constitution that would return power to the monarchy. Planters revolted and John L. Stevens, U.S minister to Hawaii, called 150 marines ashore to support the revolt, and it succeeded without a battle. The planters formed a new government -
Congress votes to annex the Hawaiian Islands
