True. Sugar planters in Hawaii played a significant role in the overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani in 1893. They sought to annex Hawaii to the United States, as this would eliminate tariffs on Hawaiian sugar exports and expand their economic interests. The overthrow was facilitated by the support of the U.S. government and military, leading to the eventual annexation of Hawaii in 1898.
Sugar Planters in Hawaii helped overthrow Queen Lili'uokalani in order to allow the US to annex Hawaii and get rid of the tariffs placed on sugar exports to America. true or false
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