History timeline

  • Coronation of david kalakaua

    Coronation of david kalakaua
    On February 12th, Hawaii crowned their new king, David Kalakaua.
  • Annexation Club

    Annexation Club
    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.
  • Death of king Kalakaua

    Death of king Kalakaua
    Kalakaua passed away due to a stroke on january 20th, during his visit to San Francisco.
  • Coronation of Lili’uokalani

    Coronation of Lili’uokalani
    Queen Liliuokalani ascended to the throne soon after her late brother’s passing.
  • New Constitution

    New Constitution
    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.
  • New committee

    New committee
    After word of Lilius' new constitution got out to the Annexation Club, they immediately sprung into action. Forming the Committee of Safety.
  • Marine Offense

    Marine Offense
    Using the help of U.S. marines, the committee of safety coerces Lili’uokalani into abdicating the throne.
  • Request for Annexation

    Request for Annexation
    Lorrin Thurston’s travels to Washington to confirm President Harrison’s support of annexing Hawai’i. Harrison is all in favor.
  • The bayonet constitution

    The bayonet constitution
    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.