jan 1, 1890 - Planter Revolt (Hawaii)

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A group of American sugar planters under Sanford Dole overthrew Queen Liliuokalani, the Hawaiian monarch, and establish a new provincial government with Dole as president.

• Led by Sanford Dole
• Deposed the Queen
• Declared a provisional government
• Assisted by U.S. troops – Marines from USS Boston
• Dole becomes president – U.S. recognizes new government
• Cleveland refuses annexation petition

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