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