1893 Treaty

The 1893 Treaty refers to the agreement between the United States and the Kingdom of Hawaii, leading to Hawaii's annexation. Signed on July 6, 1898, it officially incorporated Hawaii as a U.S. territory, ending Hawaiian sovereignty. The treaty was a product of political pressure and strategic interests, significantly impacting native Hawaiian sovereignty and culture. Many Hawaiians viewed it as an unjust takeover, and ongoing debates continue about its legitimacy. It marked a major shift in Hawaiian history, from an independent kingdom to a U.S. territory, impacting the islands' political, social, and cultural landscape.