a fundamental change in political organization; especially: the overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed
revolution
secret organization of planters and businessmen seeking to control the Hawaiian kingdom politically and economically. Forced Kalakaua to sign the constitution of 1887, Bayonet Constitution.
Hawaiian League
U.S. president during the overthrow wanted to try and restore Lili`uokalani's power. He withdrew Annexation treaty, sent James H. Blount to investigate the overthrow of Hawaiian monarchy
Grover Cleveland
an official who heads a government department or a major section of a department in some sections.
minister
a member of a political party or group advocating national independence or strong national government
Nationalist
Queen Lili`uokalani arrested for treason, convicted of knowing of an attempted revolution to restore the monarchy. She denied any knowledge of revolution but was found guilty.
January 16, 1895
the sudden deposition of a government, usually by a small group of the existing state establishment—typically the military—to depose the extant government and replace it with another body, civil or military
coup d`etat
found that the U.S. minister Stevens conspired with others to overthrow the Hawaiian monarchy
Blount Report
volunteer militia, officially gave service to the Hawaiian government, but secretly served the Hawaiian League
Honolulu Rifles
group of Hawaiian anti-annexationists, submitted a petition to Congress with 21,269 signatures opposing annexation and petitions to the Republic of Hawaii
