House of Kalākaua Essays

  • Prince Kuhio: Royal Prince Of The Hawaiian Kingdom

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    aunt, Kapi’olani and her husband Kalakaua. Their relationship with adoptive parents were really strong. Kalakaua named Kuhio and his brothers princes when Kalakaua became a King. And he placing them in the list of line of succession to the throne. The young princes think seriously about royal rules and study

  • Queen Liliuokalani: Lydia Kamakaeha

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    Hawaii. Liliuokalani parents were Caesar Kapa‘akea and Analea Keohokālole. Her father was the Hawaiian chief of the patriarch of the House of Kalākaua, he ruled the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1874 to 1893. Her mother was a Hawaiian chiefess and matriarch of the House of Kalākaua she ruled the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1874 to 1893. Liliuokalani had three siblings named David Kalākaua, Miriam Likelike and William Pitt Leleiōhoku. Her brother David was the last reigning king of Hawaii’s Kingdom. Her Sister Likelike

  • Claus Spreckels

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    supportive of Hawaii’s monarchy, Claus Spreckels set a great example for others. His life started in Germany and took him to all over the United States. He formed many businesses and helped try to keep Hawaii a monarchy. He was close friends with King Kalakaua and Queen Liliuokalani and fought for them to remain Hawaii’s leaders. His legacy and influence live on to this day, yet most people don’t even know his name. Born Adolf Claus Spreckels on July 9th, 1828 in Hanover, Germany, Adolf always wanted

  • Iolani Palace Essay

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    royal palace in the United States and it was the last official residence of the Hawaiian Monarchy after the dethronement of Queen Lili’uokalani by American businessmen. It took three years to complete the palace, 1879-1882. Under the hands of King Kalakaua, he envisioned ‘Iolani Palace to be a modern building to show the rest of the world that the Hawaiian Kingdom was as competitive as any of the other nations in the world. It has been the setting for many celebratory occasions as well as many changes

  • Princess Kaiulani

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    ​The story of Princess Ka’iulani is remembered as a tragic one, she passed away young and frail, and never was able to fulfill her duties as Hawaii’s next ruling queen. What many people have never known, is the warrior that hid behind her beautiful physique. She was a fighter; for her country, people, and the truth. Within her short 23 years, Princess Kaiulani became Hawaii's last hope to save the monarchy that had existed for so long. Sadly, she did not accomplish this feat, and her heroism and

  • King David Kalakaua Essay

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    King David Kalakaua Today, many people know of King David Kalakaua as the Renaissance Man, someone who brought back the Hawaiian culture that was once banned, and almost forgotten. King David Kalakaua is also known for creating the famous festival that is known around the world today as The Merrie Monarch. However, many people are still unaware of all the other great historical things that King David Kalakaua did for Hawaii, and the history behind David himself. King David Kalakaua loved to travel

  • Hawaii 78 Interpretation

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    for? Has Hawaii really changed, what is the difference between today and one hundred years ago? The importance of the logo “Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono O Hawaii” http://www.netstate.com/states/mottoes/hi_motto.htm Who are my ancestors? David Kalakaua and Queen Liliuokalani are our ancestors. In this music video the lyrics say “Just for a day

  • The Political Journey Of Robert William Kalanihiapo Wilcox: The History Of Wilcox

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    The Political Journey of Robert Wilcox Shanda Lee History 333 Kumu Kai 5/5/2014 Often times, the history that is being told is one of Hawaiian weakness, and defeat. The Bayonet Constitution of 1887, the Overthrow of 1893, and the Annexation of 1898, are all often used as examples of moments of powerlessness in the Hawaiian Kingdom. What about all history prior to, in between, and after, these major dates? Surely, it did not just disappear. In the last few decades, Hawaiian history has changed

  • Queen Lili'uokalani

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    and Konia. She attended the Royal School, where she met many people, some who became friends, and some who she had already been acquainted with, such as her foster sister, and her biological brother, who would eventually be her predecessor, King Kalakaua. (Guzzetti 10, 12, 28) The Royal School was a new experience for her. At home, she was used to walking around barefoot and wearing as little as possible to keep cool in the warm Hawaiian climate. Because the school was administered by the Cookes

  • American Imperialism

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    Imperialism, defined by Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary, is "the policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion of a nation especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining indirect control over the political or economic life of other areas"(Merriam-Webster). During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the United States pursued an aggressive policy of expansionism, extending its political and economic influence around the globe. The United States has become

  • Around The Island Of Oahu Essay

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    “Around the Island of Oahu” is a traveling project for the Modern Hawaiian History in the class of 2021 at Moanalua High School. Students in the class are given opportunities to travel around the island of Oahu to visit the historic, cultural, and tourist landmarks of Oahu, students get to engage in the nature of the island. With the requirements of taking pictures at the sites, conducting an interview with a knowledgeable employee, and researching the many intriguing facts about each places, gaining

  • Overthrow Persuasive Essay

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    Hawaiian government. Within hours, on behalf of the United States, Stevens recognized the regime. The queen was ordered to resign.(________) The Overthrow of Hawaii was not only cruel, but it was very unfair especially for the queen. The queen was in house arrest in Iolani Palace and couldn’t leave her room. When Hawaii was annexed to the US, and the American flag raised above Iolani Palace, the queen and the rest of the Hawaiian Kingdom felt

  • American Hawaii

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    Hawaiian’s were very sensitive to alcoholism. Hawaiians religion was a very complex one with many gods. They worshiped idols and they belived in many f... ... middle of paper ... ...ature consisted of a council of chiefs and an elected house of representatives. In 1842, the Hawaiian islands were seen as an independent government. Sugar production was Hawaii’s largest buissiness. Tons of sugar was grown in Hawaii. Many of the Hawaiians worked on the sugar farms. Sugar was sold to

  • The Overthrow Of The Hawaiian Kingdom

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    got more than 21,000 signatures opposing the annexation(The Overthrow Part III worksheet). In addition to that, The Overthrow Part 1 worksheet states that Robert Wilcox and his men marched down to the Iolani Palace with a new constitution for King Kalakaua to sign, but the Cabinet forcibly put down the

  • How Is Robert Stevenson Sickly Responsible

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    Robert Louis Stevenson: The Sickly Writer Many well known pieces of literature were written by one, well-known man, who was this man? The man was Robert Louis Stevenson, an author of many books, poems, and several other pieces of literature. Despite declining health, Stevenson accomplished many great things in his short life. Robert Louis Stevenson's early years, middle years, and later years had a profound impact on many people around the world. The early years of Robert Louis Stevenson were

  • An Analysis Of This Is Paradise

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    Kristiana Kahakauwila's, a local Hawaiian brought up in California, perspective view of Hawaii is not the one we visually outwardly recognize and perceive in a tourist brochure, but paints a vivid picture of a modern, cutting edge Hawai`i. The short story "This Is Paradise", the ironically titled debut story accumulation, by Kahakauwila, tell the story of a group narrative that enacts a bit like a Greek ensemble of voices: the local working class women of Waikiki, who proximately observe and verbally

  • Annexation of Hawaii: Impact and Significance

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    When people think of Hawaii, some of the things that comes to mind are the hula dancers, coconuts, surfing, pineapples, and the beautiful weather. This beautiful place holds a lot of history and heritage. It was discovered by Captain James Cook who was the first European to discover Hawaii. This discovery made by James Cook sparked interest in the British government as well as the United States. What led to the annexation of Hawaii had a huge impact on those who inhabited it, and the

  • Summary on Father Damien of Molokai??s Life

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    at the cathedral of our lady of peace. „«     Damien believed that the Lepers at the very last needed a priest. „«     On may 10, 1873 Damien arrived at the secluded settlement at Kalaupapa. „«     King David Kalakaua bestowed on Damien the honor Knight Commander of the Royal Order of Kalakaua. „«     ¡§I¡¦m willing to devote my life to leprosy victims¡¨, in the end he spent 16 years with the lepers. „«     Damien¡¦s name was spread across the United States and Europe. „«     American Protestants raised