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One of the most poignant examples of a secessionist movement is the Hawaiian sovereignty movement, which has roots dating back to the 19th century. The overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1893 set a precedent for the systemic erasure of Hawaiian identity and land rights. Recently, controversies, such as the legal battles surrounding land ceded to tech mogul Mark Zuckerberg, have further fueled calls for a return to sovereignty.