Hawaii Timeline

By Wil Engelhardt
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    King Kamehameha I

    Warrior and Unifier of the islands of Hawaii. Relied on his western advisers and guns for his conquests
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    Queen Ka'ahumanu

    Most favored of King Kamehameha's wifes. Became regent of Hawaii following his death. Helped change Hawaii's fate by influincing Kamehameha II to change the system of Kapu
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    King Kamehameha II

    Restless and wanted to see the world. Moved to London in 1820. Died of the Measles while there
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    Queen Kamandalu

    She was the Half-Sister to King Kamehameha II. Traveled with him to London. Also died of the Measles in London
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    King Kamehameha III

    Reigned the Longest in Hawaii for thirty years. Had three types of governments set up while he was king. A regency of Queen Ka'ahumanu, an autocracy, and a constitutional democracy. Set up the System of Great Mahle, which was a system of Land Division
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    Queen Kalama

    Consort of King Kamehameha III. Was well known by the people
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    Princess Ruth

    Refused to convert to Christianity. Led some to misjudge her intelligence by refusing to speak English. Inherited large amounts of Kamehameha Lands. Was a high Chiefess
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    King Kamehameha V

    Described as last of the great traditional Chiefs. He adopted a new constitution. He was worried about hawaii being annexed.
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    KingKamehameha IV

    Founded the Queens Hospital. Was very pro-British. Died at the age of 29. Instrumental of Anglican Church
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    Queen Kapiolani

    Consort of King Kalakaua. Served as his personal representative in London. Was concerned about the preservation of her race, so she built a maternity home
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    King Kalakaua

    Elected King in 1874. Was forced to accept a new constitution that limited his powers
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    Queen Emma

    Married to Kamehameha IV. She made an unsuccessful bid for kingship following King Lunaillo's Death.
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    Queen Liliuokalani

    Sister of Princess Likelike. Was desposed in 1893
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    Princess Likelike

    Mother of Princess Kaiulani. Mysteriously died at age of 37.