U.S. Imperialism: Hawaii 2

U.S. receives Pearl Harbor

Apr 29, 1887

The United States receives exclusive to enter and establish a naval base at Pearl harbor and causes us to try to annex Hawaii.

Lili'uokulani proclaims new constitution

Jan 13, 1893

The Hawaiin leader decides to create a new constitution. This causes a huge uproar with the American businessman there and then makes the U.S. mad.

Hawaiin Government is Overthrown

Jan 17, 1893

The last monarch in Hawaii was Queen Lili'uokalani. She was defeated by many american citizens who were opposed by her attempts to create a new constitution.

Republic of Hawaii is established.

Jul 4, 1894

The Republic of Hawaii was established after the monarchy was overrun a year before. The Republic of Hawaii was run by Sanford B. Dole.

Last Attempt at a Monarchy

Jan 7, 1895

The Hawaiians try once more to restore their long-lost monarchy, and they failed.

Lili'oukulani signs the abdication document.

Jan 16, 1895

She finally gives up the monarchy and the republic is the leader.

Hawaii is officially annexed to the U.S.

Jul 4, 1898

Afetr all that happened, the United States has officially annexed Hawaii under our control and power.

Hawaii becomes U.S. territory

Jul 7, 1898

The U.S. Congress passed the Newlands Resolution which annexed the former Kingdom of Hawaii and later Republic of Hawaii to the United States.

Japanesse attack Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

This attack on a hawaiian harbor got the USA involved in World War Two

Hawaii becomes a state.

Aug 21, 1959

Not until 1959 did Congress vote to let Hawaii enter the Union. President Eisenhower signed the bill on March 18, 1959, and the question was then put to the Hawaiian electorate, who voted for statehood on June 27, 1959 by a margin of about 17 to 1. Hawaii became the 50th state on 21 August 1959.