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jul 6, 1887 - Bayonet Constitution of Hawaii

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Bayonet Constitution signed by Queen’s brother giving power over to the legislature. Transferred much of the monarchy’s power to the legislature, which was elected with voting restrictions favoring non-Hawaiians. Was created because American settlers and businessmen wanted more control over the kingdom

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jul 6, 1887
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~ 139 years ago