Hawaii's Queen Overthrown by Plantation Owners with U.S. Help

How did the United States assist Hawaii's plantation owners in overthrowing the Queen?

Did the United States supply ammunition to plantation owners? Send soldiers to Hawaii? Lend money to plantation owners?

Answer:

Sending soldiers to Hawaii

In 1873, Hawaii's plantation owners revolted against their Queen, Queen Liliuokalani, with the assistance of the United States. The United States helped the plantation owners by sending soldiers to Hawaii to support their efforts.

A couple years after the revolt, in 1895, the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown, and Queen Liliuokalani officially dissolved the government. As a result of this overthrow, Hawaii eventually became the 50th State of the United States.

This historical event showcases the involvement of the United States in the internal affairs of Hawaii, leading to the transformation of the island nation into a U.S. state.

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