American Imperialism: Conquering the Island of Hawaii

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American Imperialism Conquering the Island of
Hawaii

• Why did the United States conquer this island
  kingdom?

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Opening VocabularyPlease define the following
terms in your own words, using a chart format.
Term Definition Picture
Imperialism
Alfred T. Mahan
King Kalakaua
Queen Liliuokalani
Sphere of Influence
Sanford B. Dole
When stronger nations extend their policies on
weaker nations.
Admiral who wanted to build up the Navy to
compete with other nations.
King who was influenced by the US govnt to hand
over HI
Kalakauas sister, who wanted a Hawaii for
Hawaiians.
The US influences the political, social
economic culture of a region in the world
He became the president of the Rep. of HI
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Why did the US want to expand?
US Expansion
To compete with European expansion around the
world.
To increase markets.
To build up American military (Naval) power.
To bring American ideals to less fortunate
peoples.
Washington was afraid that HI would fall under
Europes sphere of influence.
Admiral Mahan knew that a large Navy needed
fueling stations.
US industries/ agriculture wanted resources
markets to sell goods.
-Congressional Churchs missionaries -Establish
Democracy -White Mans Burden
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American timeline in Hawaii
After 1876, American owned sugar plantations
increased.
1826-1887- USA HI sign trade navigation
treaties. 1876, USA had exclusive trading rights.
1826-1887- USA HI sign trade navigation
treaties.
1778- First Europeans settle in HI
1810- HI monarchy is formed
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The Annexation of Hawaii

• 1887, US Navy acquire Pearl Harbor as a refueling
  station.
• Pearl Harbor was the best harbor.
• Closer to west coast than Midway Island.

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The Annexation of Hawaii

• 1890, the McKinley-Tariff Act caused competition
  in sugar trade.
• Plantation owners were upset.
• Plantation owners were looking at annexation.

Kekaha Sugar Company, Ltd.
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The Annexation of Hawaii

• 1887, King Kalakaua was forced to amend the
  Hawaiian constitution
• Only wealthy land owners could then vote
• 1891, Kalakaua died his sister, Queen
  Liliuokalani took the throne.

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iles/pix_hawaii1.html
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The Annexation of Hawaii

• Liliuokalani was a nationalist
• Wanted to change back the constitution.
• 1893, US Government Minister to HI, John Stevens
  brought in the Marines to intimidate Liliuokalani

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i.html
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The Annexation of Hawaii

• The US sent up a provisional government, without
  support from the indigenous peoples.
• Due to pressure, Queen Liliuokalani gave up her
  throne to the Committee of Safety on Jan 17,
  1893.

• Hawaii was then led by Sanford B. Dole
• The cousin of fruit king James Dole.

Hawaii was set up as an American territory.
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The Annexation of Hawaii
"Substantial wrong has thus been done which a due
regard for our national character as well as the
rights of the injured people requires we should
endeavor to repair the monarchy."