Kamehameha I
What does Kamehameha mean?
the lonely one, or hard shelled crab
Where did the first missionaries come from?
they came from Boston, Massachusetts.
Who was Liholiho?
King Kamehameha's son who took over as king when he died.
What three changes gave rise to the Great Mahele?
1. Rise of the Sugar Industry
2. Feudal land Reform/System
3. Pressure from the west
What two groups discovered and ruled early Hawai'i?
The Marquesans and Tahitians were the first to come to Hawai'i.
Who was Kamehameha I guardian of?
The god of war, Kuka'ilimoku
What is one thing the missionaries brought to Hawai'i?
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They brought Christianity.
What trade was ending and beginning during Liholiho's reign as king?
Sandalwood was ending and the whaling industry was beginning to boom.
The Great Mahele divided the Hawaiian island into 3 categories. What were they?
Crown lands, Government lands, and Land Commission Awards
Who brought the school system to Hawai'i?
Kamehameha III brought the school system and education to the people of Hawai'i.
What did Kamehameha I have to do to get kingship of the island of Hawai'i?
He killed his cousin Kiwala'o.
Did the missionaries like the Hawaiians dancing hula?
No, they frowned upon the dance thinking it was too free.
What system actually ended during Liholiho's reign?
The kapu system ended during Liholiho. He had a feast and sat with the women to eat.
What are the crown lands?
Lands reserved for the monarch (formerly known as Crown Lands) and the Hawaiian government.
Who was the first king to be voted in?
It was King Lunalilo who was voted in as the first king.
When did he unite the islands?
He did it in 1810
What is another thing missionaries brought to Hawai'i?
they brought a written language.
Where did Liholiho and his wife visit during his reign?
They went to Great Britain to get support against American and foreign invaders.
What is one of three things that changed with the Great Mahele?
Western concept of individual land ownership was introduced
Land was cultivated for commercial agriculture
Indigenous Hawaiians were often displaced from their lands and disconnected from their culture
Which king brought back the hula?
King Kalakaua brought back the hula.
What event happened when Kamehameha I was born?
Halley's Comet appeared.
What are the letters of the Hawaiian alphabet?
The letters are:
a,e,i,o,u
h,k,l,m,n,p,w
How long did Liholiho reign?
He reigned only 5 years. He and his wife died on the trip to Britain of measles.
Name one of the problems or controversies that occurred with the Great Mahele?
Privatization of Land 📈
Exploitation of Resources 💰
Inequitable Compensation
Who was the first and only queen of Hawai'i?
Queen Liliuokalani was the first queen.