What actions did Queen Liliuokalani take against the Americans?
She captured all American's who were found.
She started a huge war that lasted 5 years.
She rejected the new constitution and wanted to limit American planter's power.
She was not against the Americans and welcomed them into the country
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at first, but later realized their intentions and tried to protect the sovereignty of Hawaii. She resisted the annexation of Hawaii to the United States by proposing a new constitution that would restore power to the monarchy and limit the influence of American planters. She also protested against the presence of American troops in Hawaii and tried to negotiate with the US government for a peaceful resolution. However, her efforts were unsuccessful and she was eventually overthrown in a coup orchestrated by American businessmen and politicians in 1893.