What was Schäffer's main failure during the Schäffer affair?
He couldn't raise enough funds
He contracted a deadly disease
He lost an important battle
He failed to conquer Hawaii
Answer
In 1790, Johann Georg Schäffer was given a commission by the king of Prussia to conquer Hawaii. He set out with a fleet of three ships and a crew of 150 men. However, the expedition was a failure. Schäffer was unable to land on the islands and was forced to return to Europe.
The Schäffer Chronicles: Unveiling the Legacy of Georg Anton Schäffer
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