They pressured the king and then overthrew the queen.
American planters led a rebellion Hawaii because they did not want her limiting their power.
The leader who upset sugar planters in Hawaii by proposing a plan to return power to the monarchy was Queen Liliʻuokalani. She sought to restore the monarchy's authority in the face of increasing American influence and the interests of sugar planters, who were primarily composed of American businessmen. Her efforts to promote a new constitution in 1893 led to her overthrow and the eventual annexation of Hawaii by the United States.
because the United States insisted Hawaii grant it exclusive rights to a naval base at Pearl Harbor. In 1887 sugar planters forced Hawaiis king to accept a constitution limiting his power. the planters wanted Hawaii to become part of the United States. After ascending the throne in 1891, Queen Liliuokalani tried to reassert the Hawaiian nocharchys power, but the planters, supported by U.S.sailors, overthrew the monarchy in 1893. The United States annexed Hawaii in 1898
It was the combination of such factors as: a) Greed. b) Lust for power. c) A belief in racial superiority.
American planters, primarily of sugar interests in Hawaii, orchestrated a coup against Queen Liliuokalani in January 1893. They sought to overthrow her in response to her attempts to restore the monarchy's authority and limit foreign influence, particularly regarding land ownership. With the support of U.S. Minister John Stevens and a contingent of U.S. Marines, the planters established a provisional government, which eventually led to the annexation of Hawaii by the United States.
planters in the South
Believing that planters had too much influence she wanted to limit their power
They gained their power under the "Bayonet Constitution"of 1887.
the depression
The planters used their power to force the Hawaiian king to sign a new constitution in 1887.
Wealthy planters i believe.
a financial panic.