Dark History of the overthrow of Hawaii

What was the primary reason American missionaries initially came to Hawaii?

• To educate the local population

• To establish a sugar trade

• To convert the Hawaiian population

• To claim land for plantation

What did the Bayonet Constitution achieve?

• It stripped Native Hawaiians of their rights

• It abolished the monarchy

• It granted more power to the monarchy

• It established Hawaii as a US territory

Who was forced to sign the Bayonet Constitution?

• The Missionary Party

• US Marines

• King Kalākaua

• Queen Lili'uokalani

What was the significance of the 'Aloha ʻĀina' hat bands?

• They indicated support for annexation

• They were gifts from Queen Lili'uokalani

• They symbolized love for the nation

• They were a fashion statement

What was Queen Lili'uokalani's main goal after assuming the throne?

• To annex Hawaii to the US

• To restore power to her people

• To establish a new religion

• To expand the monarchy's territory

What led to Queen Lili'uokalani's removal from office?

• A peaceful protest

• A vote by the Hawaiian people

• A coup staged by the Committee of Safety

• Her voluntary abdication

What did Queen Lili'uokalani do during her imprisonment?

• She wrote a book

• She composed songs

• She escaped the palace

• She negotiated with the US

What was the outcome of the counterrevolution attempt?

• Imprisonment of hundreds and death sentences

• Queen Lili'uokalani regained her throne

• Annexation of Hawaii by the US

• Restoration of the monarchy

What action did President William McKinley take regarding Hawaii?

• He apologized to the Hawaiian people

• He declared Hawaii a US territory

• He visited Queen Lili'uokalani

• He restored the Hawaiian monarchy

What did Queen Lili'uokalani vow to give for the children of Hawaii?

• Her palace

• The last drop of her blood

• Her wealth

• A new constitution