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The Annexation of Hawaii

By Sydney and Danielle

  • Captain Cooke

    Captain Cooke
    Captain James Cooke arrived in Hawaii

  • The Friendship

    The Friendship
    The United States and Hawaii did a treaty of friendship that was the basis of official relations between the two.

  • Secret Annexation

    Secret Annexation
    King Kamehameha III secretly asked the United States to annex Hawaii, but the United States refused.

  • Domination

    Domination
    A trade treaty between the United States and Hawaii allowed the US sugar plantation ownert to dominate the area.

  • Lili Takes the Throne

    Lili Takes the Throne
    Liliuokalani takes the throne after her brothers death.

  • Hawiian Revolt

    Hawiian Revolt
    American planters overthrew the Hawiian government. They imprisioned the queen.

  • New President

    New President
    Sanford Dole declared himself the President of the Republic of Hawaii without a popular vote.

  • Annexation

    Annexation
    US annexes Hawaii

  • New Territory

    New Territory
    Hawaii officially becomes a Unites States territory.

  • Tragedy

    Tragedy
    Queen Liliuokalani does of a stroke.

  • Apology

    Apology
    Bill Clinton apologized for the United States' role in the overthrow of their government.