Key Figures

Important People:

Liliuokalani- Liliuokalani was the last queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom, she was the Queen when the annexation began.

Planters- The people who planted sugar also planned an uprising to over throw the queen. They appealed to the U.S. for help and protection.

President Cleveland- Became president around the time that Liliuokalani was removed from throne. He thought the acts being down by the Americans and planters were shameful. He withdrew the annexation treaty from the House. He also wanted to give back Liliuokalani her throne back.