How did Hawaii lose their land?

Hawaii is a group of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The islands were first settled by Polynesians around 4th century AD. The Polynesians lived in Hawaii for centuries and developed a rich culture and way of life.

In 1778, Captain James Cook arrived in Hawaii. Cook's arrival marked the beginning of the end of Hawaiian independence. The British took control of the islands in 1793 and by the 1840s, the Kingdom of Hawaii had become a puppet state of the United States.

In 1893, a group of American businessmen overthrew the Hawaiian Queen and annexed the islands to the United States. The annexation of Hawaii was illegal and violated international law. The United States has refused to acknowledge the illegality of the annexation.

Since the annexation of Hawaii, the United States has continued to exploit the islands and its people. The United States has used Hawaii as a military base and has displaced native Hawaiians from their land. The United States has also suppressed Hawaiian culture and traditions.

The loss of Hawaiian land has had a devastating impact on the native Hawaiian people. The native Hawaiian population has declined by 90% since the annexation of Hawaii. The native Hawaiians have also lost their culture, language, and traditions.

The loss of Hawaiian land is an ongoing tragedy. The United States has a responsibility to redress the injustices that have been done to the native Hawaiian people.