The Enlightenment ideas were the main influences for American Colonies to become their own nation. Some of the leaders of the American Revolution were influenced by Enlightenment ideas which are, freedom of speech, equality, freedom of press, and religious tolerance.
Prior to the 1600's the transatlantic slave trade was virtually monopolized by the Portuguese.
In the year of 1893, there was a group of sugar planters and expatriates supported by a division of the us. Marines deposed Queen Liliuokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawaii. One year later, the Republic of Hawaii was established as a us protectorate with Hawaiian-born Sanford B Dole as president.
