Even The Royals Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawai’i Part 2: Paradise Lost | 12
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Mar 11, 2024 In this captivating discussion, Queen Lili'uokalani, the first and last monarch of Hawai’i, shares her inspiring journey as she confronts political battles and foreign threats. She discusses her struggles to reclaim sovereignty after her brother's death and the betrayal she faced from powerful sugar barons. Lili'uokalani reveals the intense emotions surrounding her abdication and reflects on her unwavering commitment to her people's rights. Throughout, she highlights her legacy and the ongoing fight for Hawaiian independence.
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Liliuokalani Dismisses Cabinet
- Upon becoming Queen, Liliuokalani dismissed her cabinet, which was composed primarily of white businessmen.
- She aimed to appoint native Hawaiians and reclaim power lost under the Bayonet Constitution.
Challenges Faced by Liliuokalani
- Liliuokalani faced significant challenges upon becoming queen, including a struggling economy and powerful American sugar barons.
- She sought to create a new constitution to restore native Hawaiian rights and strengthen the monarchy.
Blocked Constitution and Cabinet Betrayal
- Liliuokalani drafted a new constitution but the legislature, largely comprised of foreign-born members, blocked it.
- Native Hawaiians urged her to enact it via royal fiat, but her cabinet, potentially infiltrated by a mole, refused support.