Answer: The forced annexation of the islands as a U.S. territory after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy
Explanation:
Before 1893, Hawaii was ruled by a monarch, the last of which was Queen Liliuokalani. A strong leader, she was tired of the crippling influence of American businesses on the Hawaiian people and so wanted to establish a stronger monarchy to deal with the Americans.
American businessmen found out and using bribery and force, removed her from the throne in 1893. They then applied to the U.S. for annexation the next year. Under a new president in 1898, this was given support and passed through Congress such that Hawaii became a U.S. territory in 1900.
