Question

What goal did Queen Liliuokalani have for Hawaii? Why did American business oppose her?

A) Goal for independence - Opposed for economic interests
B) Goal for annexation - Opposed for cultural preservation
C) Goal for statehood - Opposed for political reasons
D) Goal for democracy - Opposed for human rights concerns

Answer 1

Queen Liliuokalani had a goal for Hawaii to restore voting rights to many Native Hawaiians and limit the political power of American and European residents. American business opposed her due to concerns over losing political power and economic interests in the sugar industry.

Step-by-step explanation:

Queen Liliuokalani had a goal for Hawaii to restore voting rights to many Native Hawaiians and to limit the political power of American and European residents. She proposed a new constitution to achieve these goals. American business opposed her because they feared losing political power in Hawaii and the hope of annexation. They also opposed her because they wanted to protect their economic interests in the sugar industry, which relied on favorable trade agreements with the United States.