Bayonet Constitution
A fervent assembly demands urgent reforms from King Kalekaua, citing corruption and incompetence within his administration. The league's resolutions call for immediate action, including the dissolution of the cabinet and the removal of certain officials. Faced with the threat of civil unrest, the king reluctantly signs the bayonet constitution, a document born from fear rather than agreement, setting the stage for future political struggles in Hawaii.In this clip
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106: The US Annexation of the Hawaiian Kingdom
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