Populism & Imperialism

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As America approached the 20th century we began to look outside ourselves for markets, power and raw materials. This promoted Imperialism in much of society. We wanted to be a world power, and the only examples of “empire” were in Europe . . . So, we set out to create an empire, and as the idea of empire was being discussed among many Americans an opportunity presented itself; HAWAII! Hawaii was an independent kingdom that had duty-free rights on exporting sugar into the US. But as the world, and especially the Caribbean was changing, we decided to begin taxing Hawaiian sugar. Queen Liliuokalani retaliated by lessening the influence of Americans in Hawaiian government. All of this did, of course, bring about a coup, with the U.S. eventually annexing Hawaii as a territory, and this territory ultimately becoming the state of Hawaii.

The link below gives more information on how we acquired Hawaii. In your discussion post, please explain:

How America took over an independent country.

What kind of effect on Hawaii do you believe the coup had on Hawaiian citizens?

Is the U.S. complicit in the overthrow or Hawaii? Please explain why or why not?

The link below gives more information on how we acquired Hawaii.  In your discussion post, please explain:How America took over an independent country.What kind of effect on Hawaii do you believe the coup had on Hawaiian citizens?Is the U.S. complicit in the overthrow or Hawaii? Please explain why or why not?Web page: Overthrow of Hawaii — End of the Kingdom of Hawaii