Title: Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani: Quotes & Biography - History Class [2021] | Study.com
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Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani: Quotes & Biography
Early Life
Hawaiian History
The Takeover
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Content: To make matters worse, just before she took the throne, the U.S. passed the McKinley Tariff, which ended free trade for the sugar merchants. The loss of sugar profits sent the islands into a recession. Powerful businessmen realized the best way to get another preferential trade agreement was for Hawaii to become part of the U.S. Plus, they could get rid of the monarchy they detested. Raising the American flag at Iolani Palace

A group of influential non-native men formed the Committee of Safety, which supported annexation. The Committee of Safety contacted U.S. Minister to Hawaii, John Stevens, claiming that U.S. citizens' lives were at risk, and troops should be sent to protect them. The committee also hoped Stevens would support their desire to overthrow the monarchy. Well, Stevens did agree, although he did not consult the State Department before acting. On January 16th, 1893, four boatloads of U.S. Marines showed up in Honolulu. Meanwhile, the Honolulu Rifles threatened the palace and asked the Queen to step down. Although the U.S. Marines did not join in the uprising, their presence further intimidated the Queen.