6. Queen Liliʻuokalani’s Ascension
Following King Kalākaua’s death in 1891, Queen Liliʻuokalani took the throne as Hawaii’s first and only reigning queen. Deeply committed to her people, she sought to restore full power to the monarchy and reverse the restrictions imposed by the Bayonet Constitution. Her efforts to draft a new constitution won the support of many native Hawaiians, who viewed her as a symbol of resilience and hope. Liliʻuokalani’s resolve, however, soon placed her on a collision course with foreign interests. More about Queen Liliʻuokalani.
