The Overthrow & Annexation

What did the Reciprocity Treaty of 1875 between King Kalākaua and the US allow?

• It allowed the US to trade sugar with Hawaii with high tariffs.

• It allowed Hawaii to trade sugar to the US tariff-free.

• It allowed Hawaii to impose taxes on US goods.

• It allowed Hawaii to establish a military base in the US.

Which are true outcomes of the Bayonet Constitution? (Select all that apply)

• Decreased the power of the monarchy.

• Gave non-residents the right to vote.

• Granted voting rights to all Hawaiians.

• Established a new Hawaiian nation

Answer explanation

It also did not allow the king to appoint his own nobles. Instead they must be elected. But who can and can't vote now?

What was the outcome of the McKinley Tariff Act of 1890?

• It allowed ALL foreign nations to trade sugar with the US for no tariffs.

• It imposed high tariffs on sugar from Hawaii, benefiting US sugar producers.

• It banned the trade of sugar between the US and Hawaii.

• It established a fixed price for sugar traded between the US and Hawaii.

Who was the President of the Provisional Government (PG) of Hawaii in 1893-94?

• Lorrin A. Thurston

• James Blount

• Sanford B. Dole

• Grover Cleveland

What was President Cleveland's position regarding the annexation of Hawaii?

• He supported annexation and sent military forces to Hawaii.

• He did not support annexation and asked the Provisional Government to restore the monarchy.

• He was indifferent and allowed the Provisional Government to decide.

• He immediately recognized the Republic of Hawaii as a US Territory.

Princess _________ influenced President Cleveland to stop the annexation of Hawai'i.

Note: Make sure to put the okina in the right place!

What was the conclusion of James Blount's investigation into the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy?

• He found no evidence of wrongdoing and supported the Provisional Government.

• He concluded that the best course of action for the US is to annex Hawaii immediately.

• He concluded that the overthrow was an economically driven conspiracy.

• He recommended the establishment of a new treaty with the Provisional Government.

Why did the FIRST annexation attempt fail? (Select all that apply)

Note: First attempt was during the Provisional Gov't era.

• Robert Wilcox rebelled against the Republic of Hawai'i

• President Harrison was not re-elected

• Princess Ka'iulani influenced President Cleveland

• The Blount Report found that the overthrow was a conspiracy

Answer explanation

This was the Provisional Government's attempt to annex Hawai'i to the US.

What was the consequence of Robert Wilcox leading a rebellion against the Republic of Hawaii (ROH)?

• The US saw that Hawai'i needed to be annexed for its own safety

• Queen Liliʻuokalani was restored to the throne

• Queen Liliʻuokalani gave up her claim to the throne

• Hawai'i became an independent nation

Why did the SECOND annexation attempt fail?

Note: First attempt was during the Republic of Hawai'i era.

• Pres. Harrison was not re-elected

• The US Senate was convinced by the Hui Aloha ʻĀina not to vote for annexation

• There was a successful military intervention

• Princess Ka'iulani and the Blount Report convinced the president to stop the annexation

Answer explanation

This was the Republic of Hawai'i's attempt to annex Hawai'i to the US.