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The Reciprocity Treaty (Pt. 1)
Major Role Players: King David Kalakaua, President Ulysses S. Grant, King Lunalilo
Years: 1873-1876 Explanation:
In 1873-1874, King Lunalilo made a promise to the U.S. that the U.S. will get access to Pearl Harbor but the Hawaiians did not like the idea so King Lunalilo withdrew. Later on, King Lunalilo passed and King Kalakaua became the new king in 1874. King Kalakaua saw the value of a free trade agreement with the U.S. but was still not willing to give Pearl Harbor to the U.S. -
The Reciprocity Treaty (Pt.2)
Major Role Players: King David Kalakaua, President Ulysses S. Grant, King Lunalilo
Years: 1873-1876 Explanation (cont.):
King Kalakaua traveled to Washington D.C. to address congress. Kalakaua stated that Pearl Harbor would be controlled by Hawaii but the U.S. and Hawaii would still hold a friendly relationship. President Ulysses S. Grant agreed to establish the treaty. The treaty went into action on September 9, 1876 and the free trade agreement between the U.S. went into action.