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King Kamehameha united all the Hawaiian Islands
This is important because he brought the islands together so they could all work as one. -
King Kamehameha III made Hawaii a constitutional government
This is important because they now had a written document that they could use to have the rules and what Hawaii stood by. -
Kamehameha III made Honolulu Hawaii's Capital
This is important because they were trying to become a country. -
first Japanese immigrants moved to Hawaii to work on sugar plantations
This is important because it was the start of immigration in Hawaii and it helped build the Hawaiian economy. -
King Kalakaua made Hawaiian customs popular again
This is important because it allowed people to get to know their culture. For example, Hula was allowed again. -
Hawaii was annexed by the US
This is important because it was when the US overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and the Hawaiian Monarchy. This is a very controversial event in Hawaiian history. -
Hawaii became US territory
This is important because it allowed the US to control Hawaii and have the land. This allowed the US to have a amazing spot for a Naval Base. -
Jim Dole made the largest pineapple plantation
This is important because it helped build the Hawaiian economy. This also is a big thing that Hawaii is known for. -
The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
This is important because it was a large part of WWII and marked the start of when the US joined the war. -
Hawaii became the 50th state in the US
This is important because it was the year that Hawaii agreed to become a state in the US.