He was a Hawaiian politician who supported US annexation of Hawaii. He played a prominent role in the overthrow of the Queen of Hawaii and started his own business and newspaper. The actions he took were to legally protest the monarchy and secretly supporting the overthrow/revolutionaries.
Lorrin Andrews Thurston was an American lawyer, politician, and businessman born and raised in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. The grandson of two of the first Christian missionaries to Hawaii, Thurston played a prominent role in the overthrow of the Hawaiian …
No, because Tobacco was their main source of income. Without it they would not have enough money to keep the town growing. Hope this helps good luck!!!!
