1. Conquering the Island of Hawaii American Imperialism: Conquering the Island of Hawaii Why did the United States conquer this island kingdom?

2. Opening Vocabulary Please define the following terms in your own words, using a chart format. TermDefinitionPicture Imperialism Alfred T. Mahan King Kalakaua Queen Liliuokalani Sphere of Influence Sanford B. Dole When stronger nations extend their policies on weaker nations. Admiral who wanted to build up the Navy to compete with other nations. King who was influenced by the US govn’t to hand over HI Kalakaua’s sister, who wanted a “Hawaii for Hawaiians.” The US influences the political, social & economic culture of a region in the world He became the president of the Rep. of HI

3. Why did the US want to expand? US Expansion: To compete with European expansion around the world. To increase markets. To build up American military (Naval) power. To bring American ideals to “less fortunate” peoples. Washington was afraid that HI would fall under Europe’s sphere of influence. Admiral Mahan knew that a large Navy needed fueling stations. US industries/ agriculture wanted resources & markets to sell goods. -Congressional Church’s missionaries -Establish Democracy -”White Man’s Burden”

4. American timeline in Hawaii 1778- First Europeans settle in HI 1810- HI monarchy is formed 1826-1887- USA & HI sign trade & navigation treaties. 1826-1887- USA & HI sign trade & navigation treaties. 1876, USA had exclusive trading rights. After 1876, American owned sugar plantations increased. http://www.waimea- plantation.com/cookbook/images/caneboys.jpg

5. The Annexation of Hawaii 1887, US Navy acquire Pearl Harbor as a refueling station.  Pearl Harbor was the best harbor.  Closer to west coast than Midway Island. http://www.mokuula.com/archive/photo005.shtml

6. The Annexation of Hawaii 1890, the McKinley- Tariff Act caused competition in sugar trade.  Plantation owners were upset.  Plantation owners were looking at annexation. Kekaha Sugar Company, Ltd.

7. The Annexation of Hawaii 1887, King Kalakaua was forced to amend the Hawai’ian constitution  Only wealthy land owners could then vote 1891, Kalakaua died & his sister, Queen Liliuokalani took the throne. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~royalty/files/pix_hawaii1.html

8. The Annexation of Hawaii Liliuokalani was a nationalist  Wanted to change back the constitution. 1893, US Government Minister to HI, John Stevens brought in the Marines to intimidate Liliuokalani http://www.aloha.com/~hvguides/HotPics/Liliuokalani.html

9. The Annexation of Hawaii The US sent up a provisional government, without support from the indigenous peoples. Due to pressure, Queen Liliuokalani gave up her throne to the Committee of Safety on Jan 17, 1893. Hawaii was then led by Sanford B. Dole  The cousin of fruit king James Dole. Hawaii was set up as an American territory.

11. The Annexation of Hawaii "Substantial wrong has thus been done which a due regard for our national character as well as the rights of the injured people requires we should endeavor to repair the monarchy."