Sunday, January 29, 2012

Sophomores- The 1897 Petition Against the Annexation of Hawaii

Go to the National Archives page to read The 1897 Petition Against the Annexation of Hawaii.
Answer the following questions in complete sentences on a separate word document.

1. When did the first European set foot on Hawaii? Who was it?
2. Identify several influences of European and American settlers in Hawaii.
3. What reciprocity treaty did King Kalakaua sign with the U.S?
4. What was the "Bayonet Constitution?"
5.Who was James Blount? What did he discover?
6. What other events caused U.S. leaders to lean towards annexation?

Due: Friday
Value: 6 points

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