Political Turmoil Unfolds
A powerful coalition of wealthy non-citizens, frustrated by the king's support for an opium monopoly, gathers at the Honolulu Rifles armory to demand political reform. As tensions rise, the Hawaiian League emerges, seeking to influence governance and possibly overthrow the monarchy. The meeting, marked by fervent calls for change, reflects the growing discontent among those who feel sidelined in Hawaii's political landscape.In this clip
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106: The US Annexation of the Hawaiian Kingdom
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