Annexing of Hawaii

  • Arrrrrrival

    Arrrrrrival
    Captain Cook lands in Hawaii.
  • Sapphire of influence

    Sapphire of influence
    John Tyler current U.S. President declares Hawaii to be in the United States sphere of influence.
  • Land Grab part I

    Land Grab part I
    King Kamehameha grants large oampount of land to U.S. entrepeneurs.
  • Land Grab part II

    Land Grab part II
    Native Hawai'ians now control less than one-quarter of the Hawaiian islands.
  • Revolution

    Revolution
    Many business men with marines from a U.S. warship stage a coup against Queen Liliuokalani. She surrenders peacefully. a provisional government is created with Sanford B. Dole as the leader.
  • Rebellion to the Revolution

    Rebellion to the Revolution
    Native Hawai'ians rebel against the provisional government of Hawaii. Dole puts down the rebellion.
  • American Hawaii

    American Hawaii
    Hawaii is now officially a U.S. territory.