The group in Hawaii that was in favor of annexation by the United States was primarily composed of pro-American business interests, including sugar planters and other entrepreneurs. These individuals believed that annexation would provide economic benefits, such as tariff exemptions and more favorable trade conditions. The annexation movement was also supported by certain political leaders and missionaries who saw it as a way to promote American values and influence in the Pacific.
Business men were in favor of annexation.
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Business men were in favor of annexation.
Sugar and fruit companies
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Business men were in favor of annexation.
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The Committee of Safety was the "Cover Name" for the group that proposed the annexation of Hawaii and while in theory not a member, it was led and directed by the Publisher of the Honolulu Advertiser, Lorrin A. Thurston. Other principals involved in the overthrow of the Monarchy were Henry Ernest Cooper, Sr., who was the elected head of the 13 member Committee of Safety, Sanford B. Dole who became the first President of the Republic of Hawaii, and John L. Stevens who was the US Minister to the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Annexation changed the social structure of Hawaii
Because Hawaii's annexation was not supported by the people of Hawaii.
It was formerly another group who wanted to overthrow the Hawaiian Monarch Government of Hawaii which was the "Hawaiian League" also now known as the "Annexation Club".