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Did volcanos form the Hawaiian islands?
The Hawaiian islands were formed by volcanic activity. They were formed 65,000,000 years ago. -
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Who was the first people that brought food and animals to the islands?
In 300AD the Polynesian voyagers was the first peolpe who brought plants/food and animals to Hawaii. -
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What was hula used for?
Hula was used to tell ledgends and stories. They first started using hula in 1200AD. -
Oct 4, 1200
What was makahiki used for?
Makahiki is held once a year in honor of the god Lono. Makahiki started in 1200AD/l,500 years ago. There was many types of arts the Hawaiians use to do, but one type they would do is arm wrestling to test your strangth as shown in the image. -
Did Captain Cook discover Hawaii and if he did when?
Captain Cook did discover Hawaii. He discoverd Hawaii on January 18, 1778. -
Captain James Cook came to Hawaii
A english explorer known as Captain Cook discovered Hawaii on January 1778. He discovered Hawaii by accedent, he was seaching for the northern passege from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. He just happend to come across the Hawaiian chain. Cook and the Hawaiians had a good relationship because the Hawaiians thought Cook was the god Lono -
Changes due to the Fur and Sandalwood Trade
The fur and sandalwood trade has changed Hawaii forever. The fur and sandalwood trade was during 1778-1825.The Hawaiians went from uncivilized to civilized according to the Europeans. They have many new and different things after the fur and sandalwood trade. This changed the way they do everything. *the picture shows the trade routes for the fur and sandalwood trade -
Kalan'iopu'u's Death
Kalan'iopu'u died in early 1782.His death was caused by old age. After his death a war began between Kalan'iopu'u's son Kiwala'o and Kamehameha. Kamehameha won the battle and Kiwala'o was killed. Kamehameha now took control of Kona, Kohala, and northern Hamakua. -
The Battle of Moku'ohai
The battle of Moku'ohai took place in 1782 on Ke'ei, Kona. This battle was caused by Kiwala'o dividing the islands. Kiwala'o was also Kamehamehas uncle. Kiwala'o was defeated by Kamehameha and Kiwala'o was killed in the process. -
The Battle of Kepaniwai
The battle of Kepaniwai occured in 1790. Kamehameha headed to Maui in 1790 and fought against Kalan'ikapule. The battle ended in the 'Iao Valley. The waters of 'Iao stream where blocked by bodies of dead warriors. Because of this there is a reason why the battle was called Kepaniwai. Kepaniwai means "dammping of the water." -
Asian Immigrants
The Chines moved to Hawaii in 1790 and the Japanes moved to Hawaii in 1869-1885. -
The Battle of Nu'uanu
The battle of Nu'uanu occured in 1795. This battle took place in Oah'u in Nu'uanu valley near a cliff where some soilders were pushed over or killed. The chief of Oah'u Kalanikupule escaped this battle but was captured a couple mouths later. Kamehameha won the battle of Nu'uanu and is now in control of all the islands except Kaua'i. -
Kamehameha trys to take over Kaua'i
In 1796 Kamehameha when off and saild to conquer Kaua'i. Kamehameha attempts to take over Kaua'i after he had taken over all the other islands. Kamehameha attempt to take over Kaua'i two times and both times he failed. Due to a storm, rough seas, and epidemic. The chief of Kaua'i, Kaumuali'i eventually joined forces with Kamehameha probably to avoid future invasions attempts. Kamehameha has now united all the islands. -
The Hawaiian islands united
King Kamehameha the great united the Hawaiian islands and created the island chain. He acomplished this in 1810. -
Sugarcane Plantation
The sugarcane plantation was introduced in 600AD-1835. -
Prince Albert Dealth
Prince Albert was a young boy when he died. He died at the age of 4 on Aug. 23, 1862. He died due to an illness he caught.
