What was one result of the treaty renewal in 1887?
The kingdom went bankrupt
USA got exclusive use of Pearl Harbor
Kalākaua lost his throne
Queen Emma took power
Answer
In 1887, the United States of America renewed its treaty with the Kingdom of Hawaii, which had been in place since 1875. The renewal of the treaty included several new provisions, one of which gave the United States exclusive use of Pearl Harbor. This was a significant development, as it gave the United States a strategic military advantage in the Pacific Ocean.
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