Top Ten Events of Hawaii History

  • Period: 300 to Apr 15, 600

    Hawaiians take over Hawaii.

    This is important because it was the first human discovery of Hawaii.
  • 1778 Captain Cook discovers the Hawaiian Islands.

    This is very important because he exposes the islands to much of europe and many powerful well developed countries. Beginning the relationship to outsiders.
  • Kamehameha I is able to unite all of the Hawaiian islands

    This is important because it shows that Hawaii can unite as one nation and be strong against other forces if needed
  • Missionaries take the voyage to Hawaii.

    Missionaries travel to Hawaii to preach and convert Hawaiians into Christians.
  • First Sugarcane plantation started.

    This is very important because it is the start of a very big trade product that Hawaii is able to produce. Increasing Hawaii's importance.
  • King Kalakaua brings back many Hawaiian traditions

    The Hawaiian people consider him the "Merry Monarch". Like the name of the hula festival. Bringing back these traditions helps strengthen the Hawaiian culture in Hawaii.
  • Hawaii is annexed by the US.

    This is very important because it is the result to controversial communication over Hawaii to become part of the United States. Hawaiian people are not accepting of this decision.
  • Hawaii becomes a US territory.

    This is important because it makes Hawaii one step closer to becoming a state and solidifying the US - Hawaii relationship.
  • Pearl Harbor is bombed by the Japanese.

    This is important because it involves america into the World War II. America Protects Hawaii. Hawaii is very important to America so this forces america to enter the War.
  • Hawaii becomes the 50th state of America.

    This is important because it completely seals Hawaii as part of America. And Starts a whole new era for Hawaii.