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Why Puerto Ricans came to Hawaii?
To raise sugar cane as contract laborers.
What was true about the annexation of Hawaii?
Annexation changed the social structure of Hawaii
Why did President Cleveland oppose the annexation of Hawaii?
Because Hawaii's annexation was not supported by the people of Hawaii.
How many people died in annexation against Hawaii?
A single police officer was killed during the overthrow of the Monarchy but no deaths are attributed to the annexation.
Were Puerto Ricans slaves in Hawaii?
There probably were some on visiting ships, but the Hawiian contract laborers who went to Hawaii were not slaves.
Where did Hawaii import their workers from in the 1800s?
The first contract laborers came from China. The use of Japanese laborers began in 1885 and five years later the standard labor source was Puerto Rico.
What role did business owners play in the annexation of Hawaii?
American business owners revolted against Liliuokalani's policy.
What new relation with Hawaii did congress approve in 1898?
Congress approved annexation of Hawaii in 1898, after Sanford Dole removed Queen Lilioukalani from power.
Which group in Hawaii was in favor of annexation by US?
Business men were in favor of annexation.
Who was the US President responsible for the annexation of Hawaii?
William McKinley was president during the annexation of Hawaii.
When was the annexation of Hawaii?
Hawaii was annexed to the United States in 1900 after the overthrowing of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
When was the founding of the annexation club of Hawaii?
It was formed on 1890 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
