History of Hawaii Quiz

Who became the queen of Hawaii in January 1891?

• Queen Kapiʻolani

• Queen Emma

• Queen Liliʻuokalani

• Queen Kaʻahumanu

In what year did the Hawaiian League lead a coup d'état against Queen Liliʻuokalani?

• 1891

• 1892

• 1893

• 1894

Which U.S. President refused to recognize the provisional government and sent an investigator to Hawaii?

• William McKinley

• Grover Cleveland

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was the main reason some members of Congress changed their minds in favor of annexing Hawaii during the Spanish-American War?

• To promote trade with Hawaii

• To secure a fueling station and military base in the Pacific

• To support the sugar industry

• To establish a tourist destination

When was the joint resolution to officially annex Hawaii passed in the U.S. Congress?

• July 1897

• July 1898

• August 1897

• August 1898

What event took place on August 12, 1898?

• The Spanish-American War ended

• Queen Liliʻuokalani was restored to her throne

• "Annexation Day" was proclaimed and the American flag was raised at the Hawaiian palace

• The Hawaiian League was formed

What is the date and time mentioned in the document for the announcement that the Islands have been annexed to the United States?

• July 6, 1898, in the afternoon

• July 13, 1898, 3:30 p.m.

• July 14, 1898, in the morning

• July 21, 1898, during the vote

According to the document, what was the reaction on the streets to the annexation of Hawaii?

• There were protests on the streets.

• There was a delirium of joy among the crowds.

• The streets were empty and silent.

• There was a formal parade on the streets.

What does the word 'delirium' mean as used in the document?

• A state of confusion

• Wild excitement

• A medical condition

• A peaceful state

What does the word 'gallery' refer to in the context of the document?

• A place for art exhibitions

• An area where members of the public watch

• A balcony in a theater

• A shopping arcade