Queen Lili'uokalani and the monarchy could have taken a more active role in addressing the concerns of American and European business interests in Hawaii, which were a major factor in the overthrow. They could have also worked to build stronger alliances with other nations, particularly the United States, in order to gain more support and protection. Additionally, they could have taken steps to address the socioeconomic inequalities that existed in Hawaii at the time, which may have reduced the level of discontent among non-Hawaiian residents. They also could have been more open to the idea of a constitutional monarchy, which would have allowed for a balance of power and may have prevented the overthrow.