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The Hawaiian islands are discovered on canoes. This marks the start of the Hawaiian empire.
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James Cook from the British navy discovers the Hawaiian islands and its inhabitants. This marks the start of a European occupation of Hawaii.
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In 1795 king Kamehameha unifies Hawaii as one nation under one ruler. This was important because the islands had been fighting with each other for a long time and Kamehameha brought peace to Hawaii.
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In the 1820s Catholic missionaries come to try and promote their religion. This was the first step to take Hawaii from its native people and give it to Europeans.
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1826- U.S. enters into treaty with Hawaii. They offer protection for lower trade tax.
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In 1835 the first sugar cane farm is started on Kauai. This is the start of a large profitable industry in Hawaii.
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In 1853 a wave of smallpox hits the Hawaiian islands and kills many natives. This is part of the reason the Hawaiians lost their sovereignty and power.
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in 1863 the first immigrant sugar cane farmer departs from japan. This is the start of Hawaii's diverse population.
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.In 1887 the Merry Monarch takes power and brings back lost Hawaiian cultures and practices. He was one of the reasons Hawaiian's culture is still here today.
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In 1893 A revolution is started by plantation owners with Sanford b. Dole as their leader. This is the final blow that ends the Hawaiian's reign of the Hawaiian islands.
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1941- Japanese attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This brings the U.S. into WWII.
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In 1959 Hawaii becomes the 50th state. This is when Hawaii becomes part of the United states of America.
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In 2008 The first Hawaiian president is elected 2008, Barack Obama.
The reason that this is important is due to the fact of the Hawaiian people feeling a sense of power since one of their own has become president of the system that has overthrown them.
