Annexation of Hawaii refers to the process by which Hawaii became part of the United States in 1898. This action followed years of political turmoil, economic interests, and pressure from American planters in Hawaii.
Related terms
Imperialism: Imperialism is a policy where a powerful nation extends its control over other countries or territories for economic or strategic reasons.
Queen Liliuokalani: Queen Liliuokalani was the last monarch of Hawaii before it was annexed by the United States. She fought against American political influence and sought to preserve Hawaiian self-governance.
Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom: The overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom refers to the events in 1893 when a group of American businessmen and sugar planters, with support from U.S. Marines, deposed Queen Liliuokalani and established a provisional government that eventually led to annexation.