11. Establishment of the Provisional Government
Following the queen’s overthrow, the Provisional Government of Hawaii was swiftly established under the leadership of Sanford B. Dole. This new regime, composed mainly of coup supporters, moved quickly to secure recognition from foreign governments and push for annexation by the United States. Despite protests from native Hawaiians, the provisional leaders consolidated their power and dismantled the last vestiges of the monarchy. See more on the Provisional Government.
