QCM : Hawaiian History and Cultural Revival — 8 questions

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1. What is the Hawaiian Overthrow in historical terms?

The violent removal of Queen Lili’uokalani from power supported by American and European businessmen and the U.S. military in 1893
The peaceful transition of power from Queen Lili’uokalani to her successor
The drafting of a new constitution by Queen Lili’uokalani to restore her authority
The annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898

The violent removal of Queen Lili’uokalani from power supported by American and European businessmen and the U.S. military in 1893

Explication

The Hawaiian Overthrow refers to the violent removal of Queen Lili’uokalani from power on January 17, 1893, by a coalition of American and European businessmen supported by U.S. military force, which led to the end of the Hawaiian monarchy.

2. When did the overthrow of Queen Lili’uokalani occur?

January 17, 1893
July 7, 1898
February 18, 1894
August 12, 1898

January 17, 1893

Explication

The overthrow of Queen Lili’uokalani took place on January 17, 1893, marking a turning point in Hawaiian history when a group of businessmen and residents forcibly removed her from power.

3. When did the first American missionaries arrive in Hawaii, marking the beginning of their influence on Hawaiian society?

1850
1778
1819
1900

1819

Explication

The first American missionaries arrived in Hawaii around 1819, which marked the beginning of their influence on Hawaiian society, including the spread of Christianity and Western education.

4. Who primarily supported the overthrow of Queen Lili’uokalani?

American and European businessmen and residents, with U.S. military backing
Hawaiian nationalists and royalists
Japanese immigrants and traders
British colonial authorities in Hawaii

American and European businessmen and residents, with U.S. military backing

Explication

The overthrow was primarily supported by American and European businessmen and residents, with backing from the U.S. military, aiming to protect economic and strategic interests.

5. What was one major consequence of the overthrow concerning Hawaiian lands?

Confiscation and redistribution of Hawaiian lands to American settlers and businessmen
Hawaiian lands were granted independence and protected from foreign ownership
Lands were returned to native Hawaiian control after protests
Hawaiian lands were transferred to British colonial authorities

Confiscation and redistribution of Hawaiian lands to American settlers and businessmen

Explication

Following the overthrow, Hawaiian lands were confiscated and redistributed primarily to American settlers and businessmen, reducing Native Hawaiians' land rights.

6. When was Hawaii officially annexed by the United States?

July 7, 1898
January 17, 1893
August 12, 1898
February 18, 1894

July 7, 1898

Explication

Hawaii was formally annexed by the United States on July 7, 1898, ending its period as a republic and becoming a U.S. territory.

7. What action did Queen Lili’uokalani take in opposition to her overthrow?

She drafted a new constitution and petitioned for her restoration
She accepted the new government and supported annexation
She immediately fled to neighboring islands
She called for British intervention to restore her throne

She drafted a new constitution and petitioned for her restoration

Explication

Queen Lili’uokalani opposed her overthrow by drafting a new constitution and petitioning for her restoration, though these efforts were unsuccessful.

8. What was a justification used by the provisional government and the U.S. regarding annexation of Hawaii?

Strategic military considerations during the Spanish-American War
Hawaiian independence was threatened by neighboring nations
Hawaii was legally annexed after a popular vote by Hawaiians
The Hawaiian monarchy voluntarily ceded sovereignty to the U.S.

Strategic military considerations during the Spanish-American War

Explication

The annexation was justified by strategic military considerations during the Spanish-American War, which made Hawaii a valuable Pacific strategic location.

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Hawaiian overthrow — date?

Queen Lili’uokalani was overthrown on January 17, 1893.

Hawaiian overthrow — date?

January 17, 1893.

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They helped establish Western governance and promoted Christianity in Hawaii.

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