Hawaiian History and Governance

The video explores the history of American imperialism in Hawaii, detailing how the islands transitioned from an independent Polynesian kingdom to a U.S. territory. It covers the economic transformation driven by American businessmen through sugar plantations, the political changes that disenfranchised native Hawaiians, and the eventual annexation of Hawaii by the United States. The narrative highlights key events such as the imposition of tariffs, the forced signing of a new constitution, and the revolution that led to the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani.

What was one of the first actions taken by American missionaries in Hawaii?

• Establishing sugar plantations

• Building naval bases

• Setting up Christian schools

• Signing treaties

By 1850, what percentage of Hawaiian wealth was accounted for by sugar?

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

• 90%

What was the effect of the 1875 treaty on Hawaiian sugar?

• Decreased sugar production

• Duty-free sale in the US

• Increased tariffs

• Ban on sugar exports

What did the new constitution in 1887 change about voting rights in Hawaii?

• Voting was abolished

• Only wealthy landowners could vote

• Only native Hawaiians could vote

• All residents could vote

What significant construction was forced upon King Kalakaua in 1887?

• A Christian school

• A sugar plantation

• A naval base at Pearl Harbor

• A new royal palace

What was Queen Liliuokalani's first action upon taking the throne?

• Rewriting the constitution

• Building a naval base

• Declaring war

• Establishing a new government

Who was the US ambassador that supported the revolution against Queen Liliuokalani?

• John L. Stevens

• Sanford Dole

• William McKinley

• Grover Cleveland

What was President Cleveland's response to the insurrection in Hawaii?

• He ignored the situation

• He declared war

• He supported the annexation

• He ordered the queen to be restored

Who became the interim president of Hawaii after the overthrow of the queen?

• John L. Stevens

• Sanford Dole

• King Kalakaua

• William McKinley

When did Congress proclaim Hawaii as an American territory?

• 1900

• 1893

• 1890

• 1898