The Annexation of Hawaii
Below is a cartoon published in Puck Magazine that gives its own commentary on America's presence in Hawaii, in which America overthrew the old monarchy and made the group of islands into an official U.S. State. What does this image offer to your understanding of Imperialism?
Displeasure was voiced by Hawaii'ans at their forced statehood, prompting a number of Hawaii'ans to sign a petition against annexation. One of these Hawaiians was Queen Lilliuokalani, who was the monarch of Hawaii prior to annexation. Read her letter to President William McKinley to gain insight to why some Hawaiians opposed annexation