1. Annexation of Hawaii

2. The Republic After the overthrow Hawaii became a Republic.
Still a not part of US.
Stanford B. Dole became its President.
The Republic was created when annexation talks failed.

3. Blount Report
President Cleveland sent James Blount to investigate Hawaii.
He was investigating if the US Sailors were necessary.
Blount found Overthrow Illegal.

4. Report
…But for the notorious predilections of the United States Minister for Annexation (John L. Stevens), the Committee of Safety, which should be called the Committee of Annexation, would have never existed. But for the landing of the United States forces upon false pretexts respecting the danger to life and property the committee would never have exposed themselves to the pains and penalties of treason by undertaking the subversion of the Queen's Government…

5. Counter Revolution 1895 Lasted only three days
Led by Robert Wilcox who also led other rebellions.
500 insurgents
three major battles happen in Diamond Head, Moiliili and Manoa .
Aftermath- Lili’uokalani is arrested for 5 years.
Fined $5,000 ($142, In 2014)

6. The battle of Manoa

7. Soldiers on top of Iolani Palace

8. After Battle of Manoa

9. For and against For Annexation Against Annexation Hawaii Sugar
Military
Expansionist
President McKinley
Against Annexation
US Planters
Hawaiians
Mainland Sugar
President Cleveland

10. Annexation Liliuokalani traveled to the US to plead her case.
In August of 1898 Hawaii was annexed to the US.
US did not give Hawaii a government until 1900.
The Organic Act made Hawaii a territory of the US.

12. Annexation Make a song bout annexation Song
Must have at least 3 verses with 5 lines each
Must have al least 5 things about annexation
Must be clean.
You can sample any song you want but the lyrics have to be original.
Explain your pick of song and lyrics. (One paragraph)
You may record your song or sing it in front of class