The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom

What event marked the beginning of the formal Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom?

• The signing of the Bayonet Constitution

• The landing of the U.S. Marines in Honolulu

• The resignation of King Kalākaua

• The establishment of the Provisional Government

Who was the monarch of Hawaii at the time of the overthrow in 1893?

• Queen Lili'uokalani

• King Kalākaua

• King Kamehameha I

• Queen Ka'ahumanu

Which group was primarily responsible for the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom?

• The Hawaiian Patriotic League

• The Committee of Safety, composed mainly of American citizens

• The Royal Guard of Hawaii

• The United States Armed Forces

What was Queen Lili'uokalani's response to the threat of the overthrow?

• She abdicated her throne voluntarily

• She attempted to negotiate a new constitution

• She surrendered under protest to avoid bloodshed

• She fled Hawaii to seek international support

What role did the U.S. Minister John L. Stevens play in the overthrow?

• He opposed the overthrow and supported the queen

• He remained neutral and did not interfere

• He supported the overthrow by ordering troops to land in Honolulu

• He was not involved in the political affairs of Hawaii at that time

What was the immediate outcome of the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom?

• Hawaii was immediately annexed by the United States

• A Provisional Government was established led by Sanford B. Dole

• Queen Lili'uokalani was reinstated as monarch

• Hawaii became a republic independent of the United States

Which international figure tried to restore Queen Lili'uokalani to the throne?

• President Grover Cleveland

• Queen Victoria

• Emperor Meiji

• President Theodore Roosevelt

What was the Bayonet Constitution?

• A treaty signed between the U.S. and Hawaii for defense

• The constitution forced upon King Kalākaua that limited his powers and increased foreign influence

• Queen Lili'uokalani's proposed constitution to restore power to the monarchy

• A secret agreement between the U.S. and the Provisional Government

How did the local Hawaiian population react to the overthrow?

• They largely supported the new government

• There were widespread protests and uprisings

• Most were indifferent and accepted the change

• They petitioned for U.S. statehood immediately

What significant change did the overthrow lead to in terms of governance?

• The establishment of a democratic government with voting rights for all Hawaiians

• The creation of a monarchy governed by American principles

• The setup of a Provisional Government leading to a Republic

• No significant change; the monarchy continued with limited powers