Imperialism In Hawaii Research Paper

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A little over 100 years after America escaped colonialism and gained its independence from England, they began their own imperialistic pursuits. In history, colonization has been characterized by three traits: political domination, exploitation of the economy, and the suppression of native culture. Soon after American settlers arrived in Hawaii, history repeated itself. Seizing control of the government and industry, native Hawaiians were left powerless and economically destitute. With increased American presence, Hawaiians were forbidden from practicing their culture and forced to assimilate instead. Though America advertised the annexation of Hawaii as a mutually beneficial economic and military opportunity, it was a form of colonization …show more content…
The tariff also nullified the exclusivity of the Treaty of Reciprocity, allowing America to enter similar treaties with other countries. This removed Hawaii from its advantageous position as the only sugar trader with America, reducing demand and destroying the market even more. In 1892, Hawaii only earned 8 million pounds in sugar revenue. The fluctuations in Hawaiian revenue reveals how the state of the Hawaiian economy was directly correlated to the American market. With high American demand, Hawaii flourished, but after skillfully manipulated high prices and low demand, Hawaii was once again at the mercy of American influence. America exploited this vulnerability, entering treaties and releasing bills at their own convenience, with little regard for the environmental and economic impacts on Hawaii. In all accounts of colonization, the colony is often forced to adopt the traditions and societal norms of the mother country, and discard their own: Hawaii is no exception. Prior to annexation, Hawaii boasted a strong education system and universal healthcare for its residents, rivaling some European
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