Kamehmeha the Great
Kamehameha the Great was what number in the Kamehameha lineage?
The first, Kamehameha the first.
What was Kamehameha II known for in history?
He abolished (got rid of) the Kapu System
Why was Kalakaua known as the Merry Monarch?
He loved music, the arts and lavish parties.
When Liliuokalani took the throne in 1891, what did she promise to do?
Replace the Bayonet Constitution with another one that returned the power of the monarch and restored voting rights to all Hawaiians.
How was the Sugar Worker's Srtike of 1920 different from past strikes?
Both Japanese and Filipino sugar workers striked together.
What does his name mean?
The Lonely One
When the Missionaries (Christians) arrived, who was the king that allowed them to preach to the Hawaiians?
Kamehameha II
What was the Reciprocity Treaty?
A trade deal with the U.S. where Hawaii sugar and American goods would be traded tax free.
Who was responsible for removing Liliuokalani from power?
American Businessmen
Why do some historians view the Strike of 1920 a failure for the strikers?
The workers were on strike for 6 months, and when they settled and went back to work, they didn't receive their wage increase until another 6 months had passed.
When Kamehameha's uncle, Kalaniopuu died, Kamehameha became the keeper of........
Ku the god of war and politics.
When did Hawaii get its first constitution, and who was king at that time?
1840, Kamehameha III
In order to extend the Reciprocity Treaty with the U.S., what did Kalakaua have to give up?
Pearl Harbor
Why is the Overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy considered illegal?
A sovereign nation as was The Kingdom of Hawaii was taken over by force and made into, eventually, a part of another nation (The United States).
What were the three demands the sugar workers wanted in 1946?
Higher wages, shorter work week and a union shop for all sugar mills.
When and where did Kamehameha win his final Battle?
The Battle of Nuuanu (Oahu) 1795.
What was the Great Mahele?
Land division set forth by King Kamehameha III.
What was the Bayonet Constitution?
A law that Kalakaua was forced to sign where the power of the monarch was stripped and most Hawaiians were not allowed to vote in elections?
When was Hawaii annexed (made a part of) by the U.S.?
1898
How many sugar workers went on strike in 1946?
25,000
What is The Law of the Splintered Paddle?
The elderly (old), sick and children are protected in war from being harmed.
Why did Kamehameha III allow foreigners to buy land?
He felt pressure to appease (make them feel good) them so they wouldn't take over Hawaii.
When Kalakaua died in 1891, who took over?
Liliuokalani took over. She was the sister of Kalakaua.
Why was Hawaii made a part of the U.S.?
The United States received new territory after winning the Spanish-American War, and Hawaii was the perfect location where the U.S. could build a military base and protect its Pacific territories.
Why was the Sugar Worker's Strike of 1946 considered a success?
The sugar worker demonstrated they could take on the powerful sugar companies (The Big Five) and win.