History of the United States II / Unit 7 USH2 0907 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Hawaii's Queen Overthrown
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The idea
In January eighteen ninety-three, American businessmen worked with the United States minister to Hawaii, John Stevens, to stage an armed revolt against Queen Liliuokalani.
In practice
Digital History's account: armed American soldiers and marines backing the conspirators as the queen yielded her sovereignty.
Where people slip
The queen had challenged American sugar interests. The conspirators wanted an American protectorate.
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