Hawaii, a Stolen Kingdom
The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarch
Statement
With President McKinley and Minister John L. Stevens, they made the annexation possible but President Grover Cleveland attempted to resist the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
President William McKiley
During his time in office America was at war with the Spaniards. President McKinley came into office after President Grover Cleveland. Once President McKinley came into office, America was at war. Spain was oppressing Cuba, Philippines, and Panama. President McKinley wanted to control Pearl Harbor. Hawaii is a strategic location being in the middle of the Pacific, so President McKinley asked Congress to annex Hawaii to become a territory of America.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/americans-overthrow-hawaiian-monarchy
President Grover Cleveland
Before President William McKinley came into office, there was President Grover Cleveland. He was elected after the ending of the The Civil War. Being the anti-imperialist, President Cleveland noticed the Provisional Government in Hawaii. When Queen Liliu'okalani was overthrown and the Hawaiian flag being lowered, President Cleveland considered it an act of war. He sent Blount to interview the Hawaiian people. After the feedback President Cleveland demanded the Provisional Government to return the power to the Queen and raise the Hawaiian flag back up. The Provisional Government refused the Presidents orders and President Cleveland didn't had an action or answer to the Provisional Government's action. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/americans-overthrow-hawaiian-monarchy
Minister John L. Stevens
Minister John L. Stevens was appointed to a Provisional Government in 1893. He represented the United States in Hawaii. With him in the Provisional Government were thirteen people. Only having thirteen people with him, he had 300 marines. This means Minister Stevens had more power in Hawaii because he had a powerful military force. In the attempt of the annexation, Minister Stevens brought 300 marines to defend American lives. Soon after that, a coup occurred at Iolani Palace. Queen Liliuokalani surrendered to the American congress but not the Provisional Government. Then President Grover Cleveland gave orders to the Provisional Government. Minister Stevens refused and President Cleveland did't want to harm the Americans in Hawaii. Minister Stevens sent a treaty to annex Hawaii. In 1898, Hawaii was with the Republic of America. http://www.mauna-a-wakea.info/maunakea/K_link4.html
Historical Significance
Conclusion
In conclusion, with President William McKinley and Minister John L. Stevens, Hawaii became a territory of the United States then became a State. Without the annexation of Hawaii, the Hawaiian Kingdom could have remain sovereign then eventually will be taken over by another country. The Americans wanted Pearl Harbor and their sugar in Hawaii. America didn't really care about the Hawaiians because of their population is small.
Is Hawaii Legally and Lawfully a State of the Union?
In my opinion, Hawaii is legally and lawfully a state. Hawaii already had a small population and could not fight with any armory. The kingdom was efficiently running but didn't have military power. Hawaii was very vulnerable. Mind as well take Hawaii over because it's defenseless.
Supplemental Information
In the picture above Americans gather at Iolani Palace. Outside the palace were guards. At the same time the Queen was Washington Place with other Hawaiians and were making a petition.