Hawaii refers to a group of islands located in the Pacific Ocean. In this context, it specifically refers to the Hawaiian Kingdom prior to its annexation by the United States in 1898.
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Sugar Plantations: Large agricultural estates where sugarcane is grown for commercial production. The sugar industry played a significant role in Hawaii's economy before annexation.
Queen Liliuokalani: She was the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom before it was overthrown by American planters with support from U.S. Marines in 1893.
Pearl Harbor: A harbor located on Oahu island in Hawaii which later became an important naval base for the United States after its annexation.