Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom

The overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893 occurred when a group of American and European settlers, with the support of U.S. interests, removed Queen Liliʻuokalani from power. They aimed to annex Hawaii to the United States, citing economic and strategic reasons. After the Queen's abdication, a provisional government was established, leading to Hawaii's eventual annexation by the U.S. in 1898. This event was influenced by imperialistic motives and controversial legal and diplomatic actions, and it resulted in the overthrow of a sovereign nation, impacting Hawaiian sovereignty and Native Hawaiian rights.