Hawaii's entry into the union was largely brought about by white sugar planters who usurped control of the government. In 1887, Hawaii's king was forced to sign the Constitution of the Kingdom of Hawaii. This document stripped the king of his authority, established property qualifications for voting, disenfranchised most Hawaiians and immigrants. It gave much of the political and economic power to the white elite. Queen Lili'uokalani ascended to the throne in 1891. She announced plans for a new constitution. A coup d' etat was led by American businessmen and the queen was deposed.
Answer:
C. Personal Liberties
Explanation:
James Madison introduced the bills to amend to the constitution due to several calls from various states for rights to protect individual liberties, which was later to be known as the Bill of Rights.
Some of the rights protected by the bill includes:
1. Freedom of speech
2. Freedom of press
3. Freedom of voluntary lawful assembly
4. Freedom of religion
5. Right to fair hearing
6. Right to bear arms
Answer:
The region of Texas that is the least populated, is at the far west of Texas, and is the smallest of all the regions.
