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2012 BCE
Native Hawaiian Roll Commission
In 2012, Native Hawaiian Roll Commission opens with the goal of creating a list of qualified Native Hawaiian, part of a plan to help them organize, establish a government and elect leaders. This is important because we get to know that the Hawaiians want to find out the real Native Hawaiians so it will be much more easier for them to organize Hawaii. -
2008 BCE
Demanding restoration of the Hawaiian Kingdom
In 2008, Sovereignty group called Hawaiian Kingdom Government takes over Iolani Palace, the home of Hawaii's last monarch, demanding restoration of the Hawaiian Kingdom. This is important because we get to know that Hawaiian once demanded to restore the Hawaiian Kingdom. -
1993 BCE
The 100th anniversary of the kingdom's overthrow
In 1993, on the 100th anniversary of the kingdom's overthrow, the U.S. formally apologizes to Native Hawaiians for its role in the event. This is important because we get to know that the US finally realized that they shouldn't overthrew the Hawaiian kingdom in the first place so they apologized to Hawaii. -
1978 BCE
Protect the rights of Native Hawaiians
In 1978, the state constitution is amended to protect the rights of Native Hawaiians. This is important because we get to know that even though Hawaii became part of the US, the US government still respect Hawaiians and protect there rights first. -
1959 BCE
Hawaii becomes the 50th state
In 1959, Hawaii becomes the 50th state. This is important because we get to know when did Hawaii become part of the US. -
1920 BCE
Hawaiian Home Lands Commission Act
In 1920, congress passes the Hawaiian Home Lands Commission Act, giving qualified Hawaiians access to 99-year leases for residential and agricultural lands for $1 a year. This is important because it is more convenient and more fair for the Hawaiians. -
1898 BCE
Hawaiian Islands are annexed by the US
In 1898, the Hawaiian Islands are annexed by the United States and administered as a territory.This is important because we get to know how Hawaii became part of the US. -
1893 BCE
Hawaiian Kingdom got overthrew
In 1893, the Hawaiian Kingdom is overthrown by a group of American businessmen. This is important because this is the reason why Hawaii became part of the US. -
1778 BCE
European came to Hawaii
In 1778, the first Europeans make contact with Hawaii. This is important because when those Europeans were in Hawaii, they brought diseases and devastated the native Hawaiian. -
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
May 5, 2014: Office of Hawaiian Affairs sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry to ask if the federal government believes the Kingdom of Hawaii still exists. There is no reply. This is important because we get to know that Hawaii once tried to ask for restore the Hawaiian Kingdom but no one reply.
