The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy and the Rise of the Dole Empire

What role did Sanford Ballard Dole play in the history of Hawaii?

• He led the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.

• He was a missionary.

• He was a Hawaiian king.

• He discovered Hawaii.

Who were the first settlers of the Hawaiian Islands?

• Asian merchants

• Polynesian migrants

• American traders

• European explorers

What was the Bayonet Constitution?

• A treaty that expanded Hawaiian monarchy's power

• A document that limited the power of the Hawaiian king

• A peace agreement between Hawaiian tribes

• A trade agreement with Japan

What was the significance of the Reciprocity Treaty of 1875?

• It allowed Hawaii to become a U.S. state.

• It established a military alliance between the U.S. and Hawaii.

• It allowed the U.S. to import Hawaiian sugar without tariffs.

• It granted voting rights to Native Hawaiians.

Which U.S. President initially opposed the annexation of Hawaii?

• Benjamin Harrison

• Grover Cleveland

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was the primary reason for the U.S. interest in annexing Hawaii?

• To spread Christianity

• To expand agricultural exports

• To promote tourism

• To establish a naval base

What was James Drummond Dole's contribution to Hawaii?

• He led the Hawaiian independence movement.

• He founded the Hawaiian Pineapple Company.

• He was the first governor of Hawaii.

• He was a missionary in Hawaii.

What was the outcome of the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act?

• It was passed and granted independence to Hawaii.

• It was passed and led to the annexation of Hawaii.

• It was not passed due to protests and bureaucratic challenges.

• It was passed and established a new Hawaiian government.

What did the Apology Resolution signed by President Bill Clinton acknowledge?

• The success of the Dole Pineapple Company

• The establishment of the Bayonet Constitution

• The overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii

• The annexation of Hawaii as a U.S. state

What was the main product that James Dole focused on in Hawaii?

• Bananas

• Sugar

• Pineapples

• Coffee