How did a group of American business leaders, planters, and traders known as the Hawaiian League go outside the law to gain cont

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How did a group of American business leaders, planters, and traders known as the Hawaiian League go outside the law to gain cont

rol over Hawaii?
Question 2 options:

A. assassinated King Kalakaua

B. forced King Kalakaua to sign a new constitution at gunpoint

C. kidnapped King Kalakaua’s wife and children and later released his family when the King agreed to step down from power

D. plotted a Hawaiian military coup against King Kalakaua

History

1 answer:

Sholpan [36] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-06T16:02:10+03:00

Sholpan [36]3 years ago

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Answer:

D.

Explanation:

They convinced the Minister to send at least 300 marines to "protect" American civilians. But they overthrew the government to retain its Sugar plantations.