Hawaiian History

Captain Cook

Jan 18, 1778

1778: Captain Cook sailed to Hawaii and claimed that he 'discovered' it even though the Hawaiian's had already created a civilization there.

Protectorate

Nov 21, 1794

1794: In 1794 Hawaii was placed under the protectorate(protective custody) of Great Britain.

Kamehameha's Control

May 8, 1795

1795: In 1795 King Kamehameha I began to unify the islands. Starting in Nu'uanu.

Kamehameha's Control

Jan 12, 1810

1810: In 1810 Kamehameha had gained full control of all the islands. The battles that took place were Nu'uanu, Kepaniwai, and Mokuohai.(The 12th of January isn't correct, I don't actually know the date but I needed one)

Kamehameha I Passes Away

May 14, 1819

1819: In 1819 King Kamehameha Passes away after unifying all the islands. His son Liholiho becomes Kamehameha II.

Constitution of Hawaii

Oct 8, 1840

1840: In 1840 Hawaii adopted its first constitution. For rights of chiefs and people.

Great Mahele Overthrow

Nov 15, 1848

1848: The great Mahele Overthrow was a time in Hawaii when the land was divided and gave private ownership commoners to claim their traditional family lands.
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Plantation

Mar 7, 1890

1890's: In the 1890's pineapple and sugarcane had been planted all over Hawaii islands by US and European settlers.
Photo of Sugarcane
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Queen Liliuokalani Dismissal

Jan 17, 1893

1893: Hawaii's kingdom began dissolving as Queen Liliuokalani was dismissed forcefully by foreigners to resign as Queen of Hawaii. Hawaii was later annexed as a U.S. territory.

Hawaiian Flag Resigns

Jun 11, 1898

1898: The Hawaiian flag was taken down and replaced by the United States flag "Stars and Stripes".
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