FAQ About Liliʻuokalani
How did Queen Liliʻuokalani respond to her overthrow?
After her overthrow in 1893, Queen Liliʻuokalani initially faced the event with despair. However, she resolved to fight for the rights of her people and petitioned against the annexation of Hawaii by the United States. She traveled to Washington D.C. to plead the Hawaiian case, although her efforts did not restore her to the throne.
