U.S. Imperilisim: Hawaii

Prodestant Missionaries Arrive

Jun 5, 1820

Prodestant missionaries arrive in Hawaii to christanise Hawaiian people and later on their descendants ended up making money for Dole fruit.

The First American Warships Arrive in Hawaii

Jan 16, 1826

The U.S. warship Dolphin, commanded by Lt. John Percival, arrives on January 16. It is the first American warship to visit Honolulu.

Cathlic Missionaries Arrive

Apr 19, 1831

Catholic missionaries arrive to catholicized people in Hawaii.

U.S. Exploring

Sep 23, 1840

U.S.expedition, with Commodore Charles Wilkes commanding the U.S. sloop of war Vincennes, arrives in Hawaii on September 23.

U.S.A. can Trade

Jan 30, 1875

A reciprocity treaty is signed on January 30, allowing sugar and other products to enter the United States without customs duties.

Americans Overthrew Hawaii

May 18, 1893

American colonist who controlled most of Hawaii's economy overthrew Hawaiian kingdom in a peaceful yet contreversial coop.

Hawaii Gets a Flag

Feb 20, 1898

Hawaii's flag gets replaced with U.S. stars and stripes.

Hawaii belongs to the U.S.

Feb 18, 1900

Hawaii offically becomes a U.S. territory.

Hawaii Becomes a State

Jan 18, 1959

Hawaii becmoes a state.