🔥DE QUÉ MANERA ESTADOS UNIDOS «CONSIGUE» HAWÁI. EXPLICADO

Summary

This video script outlines the history of Hawaii's annexation by the United States. It explores the gradual rise of American influence, starting with the arrival of Europeans in the late 18th century. The script details the unification of Hawaii under King Kamehameha, the influence of American missionaries, and the eventual political struggles leading to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. Despite initial resistance from the U.S. government, Hawaii was formally annexed in 1898, becoming the 50th state. The script ends by reflecting on contemporary issues faced by Hawaiians, highlighting the disparity in aid received for local disasters.

Takeaways

• 😀 The United States discreetly took control of Hawaii, employing a strategy that involved Marines and a few Winchesters, with little bloodshed.
• 😀 Hawaii had a stable civilization by the 1200s, divided politically into various tribes across eight inhabited islands.
• 😀 Captain James Cook accidentally discovered Hawaii in 1778, naming the archipelago the Sandwich Islands, which sparked European interest but no immediate colonization.
• 😀 The Hawaiian Kingdom was unified by Kamehameha I, who used military force to conquer the islands between 1789 and 1795, despite internal family conflicts.
• 😀 Kamehameha I officially founded the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810, which lasted nearly a century under his descendants.
• 😀 By the mid-1800s, American Protestant missionaries had established a strong presence in Hawaii, influencing its politics and economy.
• 😀 In 1875, Hawaii signed a reciprocity treaty with the U.S. that allowed the import of Hawaiian sugar and rice tax-free, also ceding Pearl Harbor to the U.S. without compensation.
• 😀 In 1887, the Bayonet Constitution was imposed on King David Kalakaua, stripping him of nearly all power and giving control to a legislative body dominated by white Americans.
• 😀 Following Kalakaua's death in 1893, his sister Queen Liliuokalani tried to restore native Hawaiian rights, but a group of European and American settlers orchestrated a coup.
• 😀 The U.S. government initially opposed the coup but later recognized the Republic of Hawaii in 1894, despite findings that American diplomats and military had abused their power.
• 😀 Hawaii was annexed by the U.S. in 1898, becoming the 50th state, despite opposition, with native Hawaiians eventually resigning themselves to the outcome.

Q & A

What event marked the first significant contact between Hawaii and Europeans?

The first significant contact between Hawaii and Europeans occurred on January 18, 1778, when Captain James Cook accidentally discovered the Hawaiian Islands, which he named the Sandwich Islands.

What role did Captain James Cook's discovery play in Hawaii's history?

Captain James Cook's discovery of Hawaii in 1778 acted as a catalyst for the unification of the Hawaiian tribes, leading to the eventual consolidation of power under the leadership of King Kamehameha.

How did Kamehameha come to power in Hawaii?

Kamehameha came to power by overthrowing his cousin, King Kīwalaʻō, after gaining support from other chiefs. He successfully united the Hawaiian Islands through military campaigns between 1789 and 1795, ultimately founding the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810.

What was the significance of the 1875 reciprocity treaty between Hawaii and the United States?

The 1875 reciprocity treaty allowed Hawaiian sugar and rice to be imported to the U.S. duty-free and ceded Pearl Harbor to the U.S. This treaty significantly increased U.S. influence in Hawaii, especially in economic and military matters.

How did the League of Hawaiian Patriots influence Hawaii's governance in 1887?

The League of Hawaiian Patriots, supported by a militia group called the Honolulu Rifles, forced King David Kalākaua to accept a new constitution in 1887, which severely limited his powers and gave the majority of votes to white landowners, reducing native influence in governance.

What happened after the death of King Kalākaua in 1893?

After King Kalākaua's death in 1893, his sister, Queen Liliʻuokalani, ascended to the throne. She attempted to restore voting rights to native Hawaiians by drafting a new constitution, but her efforts were thwarted by a coup led by a group of Europeans and Americans.

What was the role of the U.S. Marines in the overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani?

The U.S. Marines played a crucial role in the overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1893, intervening to protect American interests and supporting the coup by a group of European and American settlers who sought to annex Hawaii to the United States.

What was the outcome of the U.S. investigation into the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy?

The U.S. investigation into the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, ordered by President Grover Cleveland, concluded that U.S. diplomats and military officers had abused their authority. Cleveland called for the restoration of the Hawaiian monarchy, but the coup leaders ignored this and declared the Republic of Hawaii in 1894.

How did Hawaii become a U.S. state?

Hawaii became a U.S. state on August 21, 1959, after being annexed by the U.S. in 1898, following the defeat of Queen Liliʻuokalani's monarchy and the establishment of the Republic of Hawaii under President Sanford B. Dole.

What is the current sentiment among many native Hawaiians regarding their status as U.S. citizens?

While many native Hawaiians are proud to be U.S. citizens, some are dissatisfied with the lack of support they receive from the federal government, especially in light of recent disasters such as the wildfires. They feel that resources and aid often go elsewhere, leaving their communities underfunded.