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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander in the US

Question 5 • CA-Ethnic Studies

What led to the overthrow of the Hawaiian kingdom in 1895?

Answer
A
an internal conflict among Hawaiian tribes
B
a natural disaster that weakened the kingdom
C
a military coup backed by US Marines
D
a democratic election that voted out the monarchy

Explanation

The Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown after a coup led by a group of American and European residents and business interests. U.S. Marines landed and supported the coup, helping the group seize power from Queen Liliʻuokalani. Thus, the best answer is “a military coup backed by US Marines.”

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