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U.S. Supported Corporations And Modern Imperialism: America's Takeover Of Hawaii, Lance D. Crafton
U.S. Supported Corporations And Modern Imperialism: America's Takeover Of Hawaii, Lance D. Crafton
Young Historians Conference
In 1893, the constitutional monarchy of Hawaii was overthrown and replaced with a government backed by the United States, opening the door for America to claim Hawaii as a territory and later annex it as the 50th state. The story of Hawaii illuminates the extent of U.S. influence abroad and reveals the true nature of how America began its 20th century imperialism. This paper explores the takeover of the islands as well as various American reactions to it, uncovering the social, political, and economic factors that shaped Hawaii’s future.