Queen Liliʻuokalani
In 1891, Liliʻuokalani became Queen of Hawaii when her brother, the king, died.  In 1893, she wanted a new constitution.  This caused the American minister in Hawaii great concern. American soldiers took over the ʻIolani Palace and other government buildings. In 1894, they removed Queen Liliʻuokalani as queen.  The United States set up a provisional government. It became the Republic of Hawaii.