Overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy

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  • The Reciprocity Treaty

    The Reciprocity Treaty
    The Reciprocity Treaty allowed The Hawaiian Kingdom to sell their sugar and other products to the US free of duty, or in other words, without taxes. In return, the US was allowed to sell their products to The Kingdom of Hawaii duty-free.
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    Overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy

  • The Bayonet Constitution

    The Bayonet Constitution
    The Hawaiian League forced King Kalakaua at gunpoint to sign the Bayonet Constitution, which.stripped Hawaiians of land rights and gave power to foreign land owners. It also gave the U.S. exclusive access to Pearl Harbor, and it took away 75% of the Hawaiian´s suffrage.

  • The Renewal of The Reciprocity Treaty

    The Renewal of The Reciprocity Treaty
    King Kalakaua and The US both wanted to renew the treaty. This time, however, the US demanded exclusive rights to Pearl Harbor. The White Businessmen agreed with the US and encouraged The King to sign, but he refused. This made the businessmen angry.

  • The McKinley Tariff

    The McKinley Tariff
    The U.S. increased import taxes of goods to protect domestic industry from foreign competition and gave subsidies to U.S. farmers. Ultimately leading to Hawaiian sugar to reach an all time low, creating a depression for Hawaii.

  • Transfer of Power

    Transfer of Power
    When King Kalakaua dies, Liliuokalani assumes the throne and becomes queen. She faces threats by the White Business men.

  • The Queen´s New Constitution

    The Queen´s New Constitution
    The Queen attempted to repeal the bayonet constitution and instate her own authority into the legislation by having the final say. It would strip foreigners of their voting privilege by lowering voting requirements and would give native hawaii more voice.

  • U.S. Marines take Hawaii

    U.S. Marines take Hawaii
    After The Queen tried reinstating power to native Hawaii, The U.S. sent in marines to assassinate the queen and assert their own government.

  • Start of the Spanish American War

    Start of the Spanish American War
    When the Spanish-American War started, President William Mckinley saw Hawaii as a potential military base, which threatened Hawaii’s sovereignty.

  • Annexation of Hawaii

    Annexation of Hawaii
    The house voted on the bill for Hawaii to officially become part of Hawaii. The bill was passed and hawaii became a U.S. territory.