Key Figures

Queen Liliuokalani

- Queen in Hawaii

Grover Cleveland

- Anti Imperialist

- Inaugurated President withdrew the annexation treaty from Senate

- Ordered an investigation for potential wrong actions

- Aimed to return queen back to throne

William McKinley

- Became President after Cleveland and resolved the annexation of the island

Marines

- Stormed the islands without the President's consent

Washington Politicians & American Public- Wanted Annexation to be continued