They gained their power under the "Bayonet Constitution"of 1887.
the sugar planters
When the tariff on Hawaiian sugar was reinstated in the early 1890s, Hawaiian sugar planters sought to avoid it by lobbying for the annexation of Hawaii to the United States. They believed that if Hawaii became a U.S. territory, their sugar would be exempt from tariffs, allowing for more competitive pricing in the American market. This push for annexation was also driven by the planters' desire to secure their economic interests and influence U.S. policy in Hawaii. Ultimately, their efforts contributed to Hawaii's annexation in 1898.
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.
the imposition of a new u.s. tariff on Hawaiian sugar
Sugar played a large role in the American's desire to control Hawaii, because Hawaii was a major supplier of sugar cane.
Sugar played a crucial role in the desire of many Americans to control Hawaii as it became a major economic interest for U.S. investors and planters in the late 19th century. The establishment of sugar plantations in Hawaii attracted American entrepreneurs, leading to significant financial investments and a push for annexation to ensure favorable trade conditions and tariff exemptions. This economic dependency on sugar fueled political ambitions, ultimately contributing to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the eventual annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898.
American sugar planters overthrew Queen Liliuokalani because they wanted to be able to exploit Hawaiian natives and control the plantations better. Liliuokalani was Hawaii's last monarch.
The planned to have Hawaii annexed to the United States to get around the import tariff on foreign sugar.
The planned to have Hawaii annexed to the United States to get around the import tariff on foreign sugar.
the imposition of a new U.S tariff on Hawaiian sugar.
the imposition of a new U.S tariff on Hawaiian sugar.