Historical Events tagged with "king kalakaua"

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Politics & Government

Hawaiian Kingdom and U.S. Trade Treaty Signed

March 18th, 1874 151 years ago

The Kingdom of Hawaii signed a treaty with the United States, which granted exclusive trading rights to American merchants. This significant agreement was designed to boost Hawaii's economy and solidify U.S. presence in the region. The treaty was signed in Honolulu and reflected ongoing interests in expanding trade relationships while also securing favorable terms for Hawaii amidst increasing foreign influence in the Pacific.

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