president Cleveland
Because Hawaii's annexation was not supported by the people of Hawaii.
William McKinley was president during the annexation of Hawaii.
President Harrison favored annexation, but President Cleveland did not.
The US Congress and President McKinley.
Annexation changed the social structure of Hawaii
Because Hawaii's annexation was not supported by the people of Hawaii.
William McKinley was president during the annexation of Hawaii.
William McKinley
President Harrison favored annexation, but President Cleveland did not.
President Harrison favored annexation, but President Cleveland did not.
The US Congress and President McKinley.
President Cleveland was convinced (correctly) that annexation was not the will of the people of Hawaii and that the Monarchy should be restored.
Annexation changed the social structure of Hawaii
McKinley's predecessor, Grover Cleaveland, refused to sign the treaty of annexation.
The annexation of Hawaii under President William McKinley.
Congress approved annexation of Hawaii in 1898, after Sanford Dole removed Queen Lilioukalani from power.
The Hawaiian Patriotic league opposed the annexation of Hawaii. President William McKinley proposed and favored the annexation of Hawaii.