imperialism hawaii

European imperialism in Hawaii began in the late 18th century with the introduction of sugar plantations and Western culture. The Bayonet Constitution, forced upon King Kalakaua, marked a turning point. By the late 1880s, Hawaii was annexed. These historical events have had lasting impacts on Hawaiian society, including the current environmental challenges, such as wildfires. The devastation caused by these fires has led to loss of lives, homes, and land. Today, Hawaii's focus has shifted towards tourism and military presence. The imperialism of Hawaii first started in the late 18th century when European people first came and introduced sugar plantations and a lot of things of Western culture. They also forged the Bayonet Constitution on King Kalakaua, which was a law he had to sign held at gunpoint, which is why it's called the Bayonet Constitution. All of this happened by the late 1880s and Hawaii goes on to be annexed by 1898. All of these things have had an effect on today's society in Hawaii because of all the environmental challenges they face now, including these wildfires becoming and becoming a big thing in Hawaii. Of course, many lives were lost due to these fires. People lost their homes. People have had to sell their land to try to rebuild their lives and now Hawaii is more focused on things like tourism and military presence.