Quiz: Hawaiian History and Cultural Revival — 8 Fragen

1. What is the Hawaiian Overthrow in historical terms?

A. The violent removal of Queen Lili’uokalani from power supported by American and European businessmen and the U.S. military in 1893

B. The peaceful transition of power from Queen Lili’uokalani to her successor

C. The drafting of a new constitution by Queen Lili’uokalani to restore her authority

D. The annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898

Answer: (A)

Erklärung

The Hawaiian Overthrow refers to the violent removal of Queen Lili’uokalani from power on January 17, 1893, by a coalition of American and European businessmen supported by U.S. military force, which led to the end of the Hawaiian monarchy.

2. When did the overthrow of Queen Lili’uokalani occur?

A. January 17, 1893

B. July 7, 1898

C. February 18, 1894

D. August 12, 1898

Answer: (A)

Erklärung

The overthrow of Queen Lili’uokalani took place on January 17, 1893, marking a turning point in Hawaiian history when a group of businessmen and residents forcibly removed her from power.

3. When did the first American missionaries arrive in Hawaii, marking the beginning of their influence on Hawaiian society?

A. 1850

B. 1778

C. 1819

D. 1900

Answer: (C)

Erklärung

The first American missionaries arrived in Hawaii around 1819, which marked the beginning of their influence on Hawaiian society, including the spread of Christianity and Western education.

4. Who primarily supported the overthrow of Queen Lili’uokalani?

A. American and European businessmen and residents, with U.S. military backing

B. Hawaiian nationalists and royalists

C. Japanese immigrants and traders

D. British colonial authorities in Hawaii

Answer: (A)

Erklärung

The overthrow was primarily supported by American and European businessmen and residents, with backing from the U.S. military, aiming to protect economic and strategic interests.

5. What was one major consequence of the overthrow concerning Hawaiian lands?

A. Confiscation and redistribution of Hawaiian lands to American settlers and businessmen

B. Hawaiian lands were granted independence and protected from foreign ownership

C. Lands were returned to native Hawaiian control after protests

D. Hawaiian lands were transferred to British colonial authorities

Answer: (A)

Erklärung

Following the overthrow, Hawaiian lands were confiscated and redistributed primarily to American settlers and businessmen, reducing Native Hawaiians' land rights.

6. When was Hawaii officially annexed by the United States?

A. July 7, 1898

B. January 17, 1893

C. August 12, 1898

D. February 18, 1894

Answer: (A)

Erklärung

Hawaii was formally annexed by the United States on July 7, 1898, ending its period as a republic and becoming a U.S. territory.

7. What action did Queen Lili’uokalani take in opposition to her overthrow?

A. She drafted a new constitution and petitioned for her restoration

B. She accepted the new government and supported annexation

C. She immediately fled to neighboring islands

D. She called for British intervention to restore her throne

Answer: (A)

Erklärung

Queen Lili’uokalani opposed her overthrow by drafting a new constitution and petitioning for her restoration, though these efforts were unsuccessful.

8. What was a justification used by the provisional government and the U.S. regarding annexation of Hawaii?

A. Strategic military considerations during the Spanish-American War

B. Hawaiian independence was threatened by neighboring nations

C. Hawaii was legally annexed after a popular vote by Hawaiians

D. The Hawaiian monarchy voluntarily ceded sovereignty to the U.S.

Answer: (A)

Erklärung

The annexation was justified by strategic military considerations during the Spanish-American War, which made Hawaii a valuable Pacific strategic location.