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Queen Liliuokalani once said "Be steadfast in seeking of knowledge".
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
She created the Queen Lilliuokalani Children Trust for orphans.
Queen Liliuokalani was the last reigning queen before the Hawaiian Monarchy was overthrown by the US. In 1895, Liliuokalani was arrested when weapons were found in the grounds of her home. Although she denied knowing of the firearms, Liliu was arrested and imprisoned for five years in a small bedroom in Iolani Palace. The former-queen died in 1917.
Queen Lydia Kamakaeha Kaolamalii Liliuokalani.
1893
1893
the abolition of the constitution favorable to white planters
Americans business owners seized control of Hawaii.
Queen Liliuokalani
Queen Liliuokalani
Queen Liliuokalani didn't want anyone to have control over Hawaii. She wanted it to be an independent state
I think she was overthrown on January 17, 1893 I think she was overthrown on January 17, 1893
Queen Liliuokalani did like being Queen
She saved many people's lives when the Americans tried to take the land.
because americans wanted Hawaii to become a part of us
This agreement was signed and sealed by both Queen Liliuokalani & President Cleveland on December 18, 1893. President Cleveland issued an Executive Agreement to have Queen Liliuokalani restored to her Kingdom as Queen of The Hawaiian Kingdom after she agreed to give Ammnesty to the Innsurgents. This agreements ended the Overthrow situation. The Hawaiian People are still waiting for the current President to follow thru with the Presidenial Order.