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167. Paradise Lost: The Taking of Hawaii

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The Tragic Overthrow of Hawaii's Monarchy

This chapter explores the overthrow of Hawaii's indigenous monarchy by economically motivated planters, emphasizing the cultural and autonomy impacts on the Hawaiian people. It also introduces the next episode's focus on the American colonization of the Philippines, linking it to the broader theme of U.S. imperialism.

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