What actions did Queen Liliuokalani take against the Americans?
She captured all American's who were found.
She started a huge war that lasted 5 years.
She rejected the new constitution and wanted to limit American planter's power.
She was not against the Americans and welcomed them into the country
at first, but later realized their intentions and tried to protect the sovereignty of Hawaii. She resisted the annexation of Hawaii to the United States by proposing a new constitution that would restore power to the monarchy and limit the influence of American planters. She also protested against the presence of American troops in Hawaii and tried to negotiate with the US government for a peaceful resolution. However, her efforts were unsuccessful and she was eventually overthrown in a coup orchestrated by American businessmen and politicians in 1893.
The correct answer is:
- Queen Liliuokalani rejected the new constitution that had been promulgated by the American-dominated Provisional Government in 1893. This constitution aimed to limit the power of the queen and the native Hawaiian population, while granting more power to American planters and businessmen.
- She sought to restore the power of the monarchy and regain control over the government. However, her efforts were unsuccessful, and the United States ultimately annexed Hawaii in 1898.
- It should be noted that while Queen Liliuokalani resisted the American influence and attempted to preserve the sovereignty of the Hawaiian monarchy, she did not take actions specifically against the Americans, nor did she initiate a war or capture American citizens.