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On February 12th, Hawaii crowned their new king, David Kalakaua. -
Lili’uokalani replaced her cabinet members with native Hawaiians and the Americans were threatened by this so they created the Annexation club, which was led by Lorrin Thurston. -
Kalakaua passed away due to a stroke on january 20th, during his visit to San Francisco. -
Queen Liliuokalani ascended to the throne soon after her late brother’s passing. -
Hawaiian citizens demanded a new constitution, in turn Lili’uokalani created Hawaii's new constitution. Incorporating more Hawaiian values and traditions into Hawaii’s government. -
After word of Lilius' new constitution got out to the Annexation Club, they immediately sprung into action. Forming the Committee of Safety. -
Using the help of U.S. marines, the committee of safety coerces Lili’uokalani into abdicating the throne. -
Lorrin Thurston’s travels to Washington to confirm President Harrison’s support of annexing Hawai’i. Harrison is all in favor. -
The Hawaiian League, which consists of American businessmen, politicians, and marine, coerced King Kalakaua to sign a treaty giving them exclusive rights to Pearl Harbor. Also stripping the monarchy of its influential power.