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American Imperialism: Conquering the Island of Hawaii

American Imperialism: Conquering the Island of Hawaii. Why did the United States conquer this island kingdom?. Opening Vocabulary Please define the following terms in your own words, using a chart format. When stronger nations extend their policies on weaker nations. .

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American Imperialism: Conquering the Island of Hawaii

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  1. American Imperialism:Conquering the Island of Hawaii Why did the United States conquer this island kingdom?

  2. Opening VocabularyPlease define the following terms in your own words, using a chart format. When stronger nations extend their policies on weaker nations. Admiral who wanted to build up the Navy to compete with other nations. King who was influenced by the US govn’t to hand over HI Kalakaua’s sister, who wanted a “Hawaii for Hawaiians.” The US influences the political, social & economic culture of a region in the world He became the president of the Rep. of HI

  3. Why did the US want to expand? US Expansion: To compete with European expansion around the world. To build up American military (Naval) power. To increase markets. To bring American ideals to “less fortunate” peoples. Washington was afraid that HI would fall under Europe’s sphere of influence. Admiral Mahan knew that a large Navy needed fueling stations. US industries/ agriculture wanted resources & markets to sell goods. -Congressional Church’s missionaries -Establish Democracy -”White Man’s Burden”

  4. American timeline in Hawaii After 1876, American owned sugar plantations increased. 1826-1887- USA & HI sign trade & navigation treaties. 1876, USA had exclusive trading rights. 1826-1887- USA & HI sign trade & navigation treaties. 1778- First Europeans settle in HI 1810- HI monarchy is formed http://www.waimea-plantation.com/cookbook/images/caneboys.jpg

  5. The Annexation of Hawaii • 1887, US Navy acquire Pearl Harbor as a refueling station. • Pearl Harbor was the best harbor. • Closer to west coast than Midway Island. http://www.mokuula.com/archive/photo005.shtml

  6. The Annexation of Hawaii • 1890, the McKinley-Tariff Act caused competition in sugar trade. • Plantation owners were upset. • Plantation owners were looking at annexation. Kekaha Sugar Company, Ltd.

  7. The Annexation of Hawaii • 1887, King Kalakaua was forced to amend the Hawai’ian constitution • Only wealthy land owners could then vote • 1891, Kalakaua died & his sister, Queen Liliuokalani took the throne. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~royalty/files/pix_hawaii1.html

  8. The Annexation of Hawaii • Liliuokalani was a nationalist • Wanted to change back the constitution. • 1893, US Government Minister to HI, John Stevens brought in the Marines to intimidate Liliuokalani http://www.aloha.com/~hvguides/HotPics/Liliuokalani.html

  9. The US sent up a provisional government, without support from the indigenous peoples. Due to pressure, Queen Liliuokalani gave up her throne to the Committee of Safety on Jan 17, 1893. Hawaii was then led by Sanford B. Dole The cousin of fruit king James Dole. The Annexation of Hawaii Hawaii was set up as an American territory.

  10. The Annexation of Hawaii "Substantial wrong has thus been done which a due regard for our national character as well as the rights of the injured people requires we should endeavor to repair the monarchy."

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