2.  Annex- to add or attach  Negotiate- arrange the terms of something, or to have a discussion in order to bring about an agreement  Provisional- way of describing something for the time being, or temporary  Ratification- act of consenting to officially approve  Treaty- a formal agreement, especially one between nations

3.  Leaders in Washington were concerned that Hawaii might become a part of an European nation’s empire.

4.  Britain and France sign treaty with Hawaii.  Britain and France forced Hawaii to accept treaties giving them economic privileges.

5.  U.S. informs Hawaii that they oppose annexation by any other nation.  Secretary of State Daniel Webster sent a letter to Hawaiian agents in Washington confirming the United States’ interest in Hawaii, and that they were opposed to Hawaii being annexed by any other nation.

6.  U.S and Hawaii sign treaty.

7.  U.S dominates the economy and politics of Hawaii.  This is mostly due to the sugar cane production.

8.  Queen Liliuokalani moved to Hawaii to establish a stronger monarchy.

9.  Queen Lili’s reign ended.  Under the leadership of Samuel Dole, the United States ended her reign.

10.  McKinley’s campaign was to annex Hawaii.  McKinley wanted the U.S. to have control of Hawaii to keep any foreign powers from interfereing.

11.  Treaty of Annexation of Hawaii signed and sent to U.S. Senate.  It was sent to the U.S. Senate for ratification (approval).

12.  Hawaii Senate ratify treaty.

13.  Senator Morgan visits Hawaii and makes speeches in favor of the annex.  Morgan tried to convince the Hawaiians that becoming American citizens would improve their conditions, because the Americans just wanted to protect them from foreign powers.

14.  Hawaiian loyalists gather to protest the annexation.  U.S. Senate debated secretly.

15.  Treaty stalled in U.S Senate.

16.  Treaty does not pass the Senate.

17.  Hawaii becomes a United States territory, but becomes a state in 1959.