Overthrow Of Hawaii Essay

The overthrow of Hawaii, was another dark time for Hawaii. The Hawaiian League, also known as, The Committee of Public Safety, Annexation Club, and many more names, were the people who were responsible for the overthrow of the Hawaiian throne. The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom was unjustified, because Queen Liliuokalani was removed unrightfully and illegally removed from her throne. The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom was also unjustified, because Annexationists or the Committee of Public Safety, illegally tried to get the Hawaiian Kingdom annexed. Queen Liliuokalani, was the heir to the throne after her older brother, King David Kalakaua died. She was also the last monarch of Hawaii. Queen Liliuokalani, surrendered to the united states not to the Committee of Public safety, because she hoped that the united states would realize what is happening, and hopefully do something about it. At first, the united states put some attention towards Hawaii. James Blount, was sent by President Grover Cleveland, to investigate the overthrow. His report showed that Queen Liliuokalani was the actual leader of Hawaii, and that her power should be restored. But sadly, a new president came into power, and he supported the annexation, therefore Hawaii was annexed in 1898. …show more content…
As the Hawaiian League, their goal was to strengthen constitutional they forced Kalakaua to sign the Bayonet constitution. This caused the Hawaiians to lose the right to vote, most power from Kalakaua went to the cabinet. A the Committee of Public Safety, their goals where to overthrow the queen, set up a provisional government, and apply for annexation by the United States. They later did complete their goals, as Hawaii was annexed in August 12,