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  1. History Lessons
  2. U.S. History
  3. American Imperialism
  4. Annexation of Hawaii
Topic: U.S. History
Time Period: American Imperialism
Category: Lesson Plan

Annexation of Hawaii

In 1898, the U.S. officially annexed Hawaii—but did Hawaiians support this? In this lesson, students read two newspaper articles, both hosted on the website Chronicling America, which make very different arguments about Hawaiians' support for—or opposition to—annexation. Students focus on sourcing as they investigate the motivations and perspectives of both papers and why they make very different claims.

[Teacher Materials and Student Materials updated 3/2/22. PowerPoint updated 4/27/22.]

Annexation of Hawaii

Image: Newspaper article and clipping of former Queen Liliuokalani's protest to the U.S. Secretary of State in 1897. From the Library of Congress.

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  • Annexation newspaper article. From the Library of Congress

    Hawaiian Annexation

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