The Death of the Hawaiian Monarchy
The Annexation of Hawaii
Thesis
Minister John L. Stevens
President Benjamin Harrison
President William Mckinley
President William McKinley played a crucial role in the annexation of the Hawaiian Monarchy that changed the lives of the Hawaiian Islands and its people. He believed in the New Imperialism, where larger countries take over the small ones. During this time while there was talk about annexation, the Spanish American War took place in the Pacific. Due to the strategic location Hawaii had, it was the perfect location to have naval bases installed under U.S. control. President McKinley proposed a Joint Resolution, which today is viewed as a “joke” since this resolution only applies to your own country, not on foreign ground, which Hawaii was in. On July 7, 1898 President McKinley signed the resolution that caused the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands. It was not until June 14, 1900, where Hawaii was now under U.S. control as a territory and the Monarchy had finally come to an end.
Historical Significance
Is Hawaii Legally and Lawfully A State Of The Union ?
Tense Anniversary For Overthrow Of Hawaiian Kingdom Video
The Lowering of the Hawaiian Flag
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