History of Hawaii Essays

  • Hawaii Island History

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    Hawaii is made up 8 islands that span across the Pacific Ocean. The islands are Kauai, Maui, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Out of all the 50 states in america, Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee beans("Hawaii State Facts”). Hawaii has many key features to why people are drawn to the state. The history that holds the roots of Hawaii can create a story. The settlement of people and the changing climate of people can create a stir of wonder to many. “The Hawaiian Islands were formed by

  • Kauai Hawaii History

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    Kauai, Hawaii is not known for being very loud during the time of the westward migration in fact, Hawaii wasn’t officially a territory until 1898, 62 years after the Oregon Trail had begun. In this paper, I will be discussing the history of Kauai, Hawaii and the monuments in Kauai. I think that most of the monuments scattered around Kauai, deeply reflects the history of the area. Kauai’s history goes all the way back to the year of 500 but, in this paper, it will only be about the mid to late 1800’s

  • Hawaii Surfing History

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    Surfs Up Hawaii Surfing is a tradition that has been around for a very long time and is considered one of the most ancient traditions in Hawaii . Surfing is respected and looked up at by people in California and Hawaii and it is performed as a sport in Hawaii. The history of surfing is expansive and quite long. It was started about 2000 years ago and continues into today. Surfing is one of the best sports in my opinion I once did it on a trip to California and I truly believe you will like it

  • John Papa I Father

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    John Papa ‘I’i was an influential figure in Hawaiian history. Not only was he an active participant on several boards, committees and benches in the Hawaiian government; He also worked in schools as a kahu (teacher). Though he was best known for his recollection of life during the Kamehameha reign in Hawaii. His journals were published in the Hawaiian Language newspaper Kanepaepa Ku’oko’a. John Papa ‘I’i was born in Waipio, Oahu on August 3, 1800, with the birth name Keoni Kalekane. A series

  • Gay Marriage and Hawaii Sovereignty

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    —Ku’umeaaloha Gomes (1) “It’s a big industry, the exotification of Hawaii and its people, making it into every white man’s paradise. It’s nice now that we have ownership of our own stories.” —Lois-Ann Yamanaka (2) Hawaii is arrival. To arrive in Hawaii is to follow all of history, one group at a time. To the Kanaka Maoli, the people who first traveled in ancient times across the ocean in canoes and small boats from Polynesia, Hawaii was the promised land. It was the end of their pilgrimage, the

  • King Kamehameha IV

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    http://queensmedicalcenter.org/about-us-home "History of 'Iolani." 'Iolani Schools. 'Iolani Schools. April 13, 2014. http://www.iolani.org/about/history. "Kamehameha IV." Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica Online Academic Edition. Encyclopedia Britannica Inc., 2014. Web. 15 Apr. 2014. . Kamehameha IV. Speeches of His Majesty Kamehameha IV: To the Hawaiian Legislature. Honolulu: Government Press, 1861. Print. Seiden, Allan. Hawaii: The Royal Legacy. Honolulu: Mutual Publishing,

  • Hawaiis political economy

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    and education both constrain and enable opportunities in contemporary Hawaii. Captain James Cook and his crew came to Hawaii in 1778. Bringing along many diseases such as, syphilis, gonorrhea, tuberculosis, and viral hepatitis.(Blaisdell, p.44) Native Hawaiians were not immune to these diseases, they were unable to be cured therefore died and a massive depopulation occurred. An estimated 500,000 Hawaiians were living in Hawaii before Western Contact, and in 1878 less than 45,000 Hawaiians remained

  • kamehameha the third

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    Kauikeaouli was born on August 11, 1813 on the Big Island of Hawaii. He became king at age 11 when his older brother Liholiho died, who ruled as Kamehameha II. For 14 years of his reign Kauikeaouli was guided by Kaahumanu and Kinau. At age 25, he took on the responsibilities of kingship by himself as Kamehameha III. (The Reign of Kamehameha III Website) Kauikeaouli’s reign of thirty years was filled with change and accomplishment. Kamehameha III’s reign would be a desirable time to live in because

  • Essay On King David Kalakaua

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    ultimate collapse of the Hawaiian sovereign nation and altered the course of Hawaiian history forever. Furthermore, King David Kalakaua’s traditional values lead him to restore the ancient Hawaiian culture, but mistakenly placed his trust in the wrong political advisors, leading to the downfall of the Hawaiian sovereign nation. David Kalakaua was born on the day of November 16, 1836 in the prosperous town of Honolulu, Hawaii. As a child, he attended the Royal School to receive an education. Subsequently

  • Queen Lili'uokalani

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    Queen Lili'uokalani had ambitious plans for the nation of Hawaii, and wanted to see the rightful power of the monarch restored. Even though she was doing what she thought was best for the people of Hawaii, her dream was never meant to be. She would become known as the last queen ever to reign over the Hawaiian Islands. In the beginning, Hawaii was unknown to any humans. Polynesians eventually came across its islands, and decided to make it their home. In the early days, each island was ruled by

  • Hawaiian Stereotypes

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    which are represented as permanent by nature (Lippmann, 1997 [1922], p. 233). Hawaii is a top vacation destination by many tourists all over the world. When Hawaii comes to mind many people and different cultures imagine sandy beaches, warm, blue waters, lush green backdrops, Hula dancers in grass skirts with flowers in their hair and leis around their necks. These visual representations are iconic symbols of Hawaii and of what many have come to define as Hawaiian. These images and ideas painted

  • Comparative Study: Astronomy in Ancient Civilizations

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    Astronomy in Native Hawaiian and Other Ancient Civilizations Greek philosopher and mathematician, Plato, once said “astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.” For many cultures around the world astronomy did, it allowed people to discover, create, and innovate. Astronomy continues to do so today. The understanding of the heavens is important in both Hawaiian and Western cultures. The astronomy used by native Hawaiians and other world cultures, although different

  • Effective Use of Pathos and Connotative Language

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    loa.” “Let the white man freely research us in detail, but the doings of deep delving Hawai’i will not be exhausted.” (Trask, 175) Kepeino said this, a nineteenth century Hawaiian historian, in response to the white mans involvement to Hawaiian history. Using an expert’s opinion as support she backs her argument up without hesitation. The quote states that if the white man deems it necessary to unveil the doings of Hawaiians, let them come; they will not find what they are looking for. The connotative

  • Essay On Queen Emma

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    to this day if Queen Emma did not provide a school that made education equal. Also, the christian religion may not have been introduced to the islands. Everyone should be aware of all the gifts Queen Emma gave to her people. She continues to impact Hawaii today because she built many facilities such as the Queen's Medical Center, St. Andrew's Priory, and St. Andrew's Cathedral.

  • Prince Kuhio: Royal Prince Of The Hawaiian Kingdom

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    Royal Prince of the Hawaiian Kingdom Prince Kuhio was born in Koloa, Kaua’i on March 26, 1871 between David Kahalepouli Pi’ikoi and Princess Victoria Kuhio Kinoike Kekaulike. His full name is Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole Pi’ikoi. His families were a Hawaii’s ancient royal families. Kuhio was born in wealth family and rank on the Kaua’i island in the 1871. He is the youngest son of his family. His parents, David and Victoria, died when he was still a small child. After their death, he and his

  • Qualities Of King Kamehameha

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    King Kamehameha was well known for unifying the islands, but he had to overcome a lot of hardships to officially bring all of the islands together under his leadership. Before becoming king, he had to battle for the islands by force with the guidance from his foreign advisors. He also applied improved weaponry and new methods, allowing him to win most of the battles that he fought. On his last battle, the Battle of Nu’uanu, Kamehameha included all of the new techniques to defeat the opposing side

  • What Were The Positive Effects Of The Mahele

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    The Mahele was created so that land in Hawaii could be brought. The Mahele brought many positive effects but, it also brought a lot of negative effects. The Mahele came to because King Kamehameha didn’t want Hawaii to be taken by force to become annexed to another Country. Hawaii had been taken by force before by the British because of a man named Paulet (Potter, Kasdon, and Rayson 85). The Mahele was unjust because Hawaiians didn’t have enough money for the land taxes, the Hawaiians were unexperienced

  • Anarchism: Emma Goldman And Communism

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    In Kovno, Russian Empire, on the 27th of June in 1869, Emma Goldman was born. Emma was a popular anarchist is the 20th century. She was very well known for her political activism, writing, and speeches. Emma Goldman came from a Jewish family. Taube Bienowitch was married two a man, whom she had two daughters Helena and Lena. Taube’s first husband died of tuberculosis, which devastated Taube. Taube got married a second time to Abraham Goldman, which was arranged by her family. When Taube found out

  • Picture Bride

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    in 1995 and directed by Kayo Hatta, tells the story of many women living in Japan who were chosen to be brides by Japanese farm laborers living in Hawaii. The choice of the bride was based on their pictures. In this movie, Riyo wanted to leave Japan because her parents were killed by tuberculosis. She had heard great things about the paradise in Hawaii, and she agreed to be a picture bride. Riyo’s new husband was Matsuji, and based on his picture he seemed to be young, maybe in his twenties. Riyo

  • The Great Mahele Research Paper

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    The Great Mahele was the division of land created by Kamehameha III in 1848. There are four parts in the Great Mahele, and the parts of the division belonged to the king, the ali’i, the maka’ainana, the foreigners, and whoever wanted to buy land, bought land. The Mahele was created because Kamehameha III was afraid that the foreigners who had a lot of power, would take over all of the Hawaiian Islands. Previously on the islands of Tahiti, the French had taken over by force and Kamehameha III was