Hawaiian History and Annexation Issues

The video explores the historical overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, focusing on the role of missionaries, the imposition of the Bayonet Constitution, and the eventual annexation by the United States. It highlights the political maneuvers, resistance by Native Hawaiians, and the long-term impacts on Hawaiian society and governance.

What was the main reason given for the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893?

• Internal conflicts

• Illegal takeover of an existing government

• Economic instability

• Natural disasters

Who were the first missionaries to arrive in Hawaii, and what were they instructed not to do?

• Catholic missionaries; not to spread religion

• Lutheran missionaries; not to build churches

• Calvinist missionaries; not to be involved in government and profit

• Baptist missionaries; not to educate the locals

What was the Hawaiian League's primary goal?

• To promote Hawaiian culture

• To establish a new religion

• To improve agricultural practices

• To push for white control of Hawaii

What was the Bayonet Constitution, and how did it affect King Kalakaua's power?

• A trade agreement; had no effect on his power

• A treaty with the US; increased his power

• A military alliance; strengthened his rule

• A new set of laws; took away most of his power

What was Queen Liliuokalani's response to the demands for a new constitution?

• She refused to consider it

• She sought approval from the US government

• She wanted to do it legally with her cabinet's agreement

• She immediately enacted it without consultation

What was the outcome of the Blount Report in 1893?

• It had no significant findings

• It declared the overthrow an act of war by the US

• It supported the overthrow

• It recommended annexation

What was the primary purpose of the denationalization process in Hawaii?

• To improve the economy

• To promote Hawaiian culture

• To establish new educational institutions

• To obliterate the national consciousness of Hawaii

How did the Organic Act of 1900 affect the Hawaiian education system?

• It promoted Hawaiian language education

• It had no impact on education

• It made English the medium of instruction and punished Hawaiian speakers

• It introduced bilingual education

What was the significance of the petitions against annexation in the late 1890s?

• They were ignored by the US Congress

• They led to the defeat of the Treaty of Annexation

• They had no impact

• They supported the annexation

What was the main argument used by the US to justify the annexation of Hawaii?

• Military necessity

• Humanitarian aid

• Economic benefits

• Cultural exchange