Through the annexation of Hawaii by the United States on 08/12/1898 and its institutionalization under the Hawaiian Organic Act on 04/30/1900, Hawaii was transformed from the Kingdom of Hawaii into the Territory of Hawaii.1 In contrast to other regions, such as Alaska, Hawaii had a parliament from the very beginning that was elected through popular vote.2 Due to the participatory elements of its parliament, the Territory of Hawaii can be classified as an Indirect Rule Colonial Regime.
Va-PoReg Country Report Hawaii 1900–1959
Indirect Rule Colonial Regime 1898–1959
End of Hawaii
Due to the Hawaii Admission Act, Hawaii was admitted to the United States as the 50th state.3 The repeated participation in elections and representation in legislative and executive bodies can be seen as indicators of the legitimacy of Hawaii’s government through the consent of its population.
For time after 08/21/1959, see United States of America.