<span>When the Hawaiian islands were formally annexed by the United States in 1898, the event marked end of a lengthy internal struggle between native Hawaiians and white American businessmen for control of the Hawaiian government. In 1893 the last monarch of Hawaii, Queen Lili'uokalani, was overthrown by party of businessmen, who then imposed a provisional government. Soon after, President Benjamin Harrison submitted a treaty to annex the Hawaiian islands to the U.S. Senate for ratification. In 1897, the treaty effort was blocked when the newly-formed Hawaiian Patriotic League, composed of native Hawaiians, successfully petitioned the U.S. Congress in opposition of the treaty.
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The President of the United States checks the power of the Supreme Court through appointments.
(The President appoints Supreme Court Justices, and before sitting on the bench, candidates must be confirmed by the Senate.)
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To increase profits for European colonist
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Slaves were first introduced on a much lager scale due to Bacon's Rebellion, which was a rebellion started by white indentured servants. This pushed colonist to rely on slaves, as they didn't want another "Bacon's Rebellion". Slavery soon became the backbone of southern colonies economy.
