Speech On Hawaii Imperialism

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intro-introduce Shakespeare and poem

Thesis: By looking into Hawaiin history, it is clear…

P1 and 2-give history of Hawaiian Imperialism
P-talk about scholarly article
P-about picture
P-comparing white mans burden (Kipling) with Hawaii
P-comparing prospero/caliban with Hawaii imperialism

Conclusion

Hawaii, a place where tourists sip on their Mai Tai and enjoy strolls on soft sandy beaches overlooking the crystal blue ocean that reflects the sun-oh-so-nicely. A place to send the kids off to Hula lessons while the parents can finally get that outdoor massage they deserve. How could someplace resemble paradise so closely? No wonder it’s a signature vacation spot for families all over the world. One might ask how one of the world’s most …show more content…

Cushing. In 1893 Hawaiian Queen Lili’uokalani attempted to adopt a new constitution for the benefit of her people to the objection of American businessmen. The businessmen formed a coup in attempt to overthrow the monarchy that was tradition and important to Hawaiian society. They succeeded because President Cleveland was unwilling to assist the Queen, so she was forced to step down. This meant the monarchy had become a republic as well as a U.S. territory. While America boasted that the annexation would mean new economic opportunities for the Native Hawaiians, it actually meant, “back breaking labor in the fields”. The true reason the annexation occurred was so that American Government would no longer have to pay tariffs. The American sugar industry was aided by the annexation and was booming in the early 1900’s. Of course, the Americans did not in fact force the Hawaiians to work on the plantations, but it just so happened that working in the sugar fields was the only way to make money in Hawaii, since America had already taken over the economy of Hawaii, as previously discussed. This is a classic example of imperialism, as they annexed Hawaii because of the economic opportunities it presented. They then gathered the Natives and stripped them of their culture and rights and threw them into the fields like expendable objects. The Beginnings of Sugar Production in Hawai'I, by Robert L. Cushing exposes the American greed that destroyed the monarchy and stripped the natives of their

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