history of Hawaii

By pearldixon

  • James Cook Visits

    James Cook Visits
    James Cook visits the islands and names them the Sandwich Islands after his friend John Montagnue, called the Earl of Sandwiches.

  • Captain James Cook Dies

    Captain James Cook Dies
    The English captain was killed in a fight with the Hawaiians which took place at Kealakekua.

  • Kamehameha

    Kamehameha
    The Polynesian Kamehameha takes total control of all the islands.

  • Coffee and Pineapple

    Coffee and Pineapple
    The spanish bring coffee and pineapple to the many islands of Hawaii.

  • The First Protestants Arrive

    The First Protestants Arrive
    The Protestants come to Hawaii form New England, visiting for the firts time.

  • The United States

    The United States
    The U.S. becomes a part of a treaty with Hawaii.

  • Constitution

    Constitution
    Hawaii creates their constitution

  • Lord George Paulet

    Lord George Paulet
    Lord George Paulet claims Hawaii as part of England. This only lasts for 5 months before he enters into a treaty.

  • The Monarchy

    The Monarchy
    The Hawaiian Monarchy was overthrown, a huge coup d'etat.

  • The Republic

    The Republic
    The republic of Hawaii was established on July 4th.