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1778 - Captain Cook and his crew land in Hawaii

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1778 - Captain Cook and his crew land in Hawaii

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In January 1778, Captain Cook and his crew landed on Hawaii, and coincidentally, were the first Europeans to set foot on this island chain. They had named the island chain they discovered the "Sandwich Islands."

I like how Captain Cook "named" the Hawaiian Islands after a colleague to honor them. That person he was honoring would be John Montague, the Earl of Sandwich, hence the name of the Sandwich Islands.

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1810- Kamehameha unites the Hawaiian Islands

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1810- Kamehameha unites the Hawaiian Islands

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Through various means and after many battles, Kamehameha the Great finally managed to unite all the Hawaiian Islands under a single chief's rule.

I find it interesting how even though all these different places and chiefs have been warring with each other for years, they have not all managed to take over full or multiple islands.

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On May 1819, Kamehameha the Great dies of an illness he had for many days as it steadily worsened over time. Many had considered a sacrifice to help with his health, however, Kamehameha the Great refused.

I can respect Kamehameha refusing to have someone sacrificed for his health. However, it does make me unsure of whether that was because of arrogance or him not wanting to have someone die when he is already halfway there.

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1819 - Iolani Liholiho becomes Kamehameha II

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1819 - Iolani Liholiho becomes Kamehameha II

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Shortly after Iolani Liholiho was appointed king, he abolished and brought the kapu as well as the ritual system to an abrupt end. He was very young when he ascended to the throne, being only five years of age when the responsibility of his kingdom was thrown upon him.

I have no idea how it can be a good idea to let a child have the throne, even with a co-ruler to help guide their way. Then again, there are many things about Hawaiian culture that I have yet to understand. I also figure, that there could have been even worse outcomes if someone else had risen to take the throne.

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1819 - Ka'ahumanu is appointed kuhina nui (co-ruler)

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1819 - Ka'ahumanu is appointed kuhina nui (co-ruler)

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Ka'ahumanu was Kamehameha I's favorite wife, and she held a hatred of the sacred rules and taboos in her heart. She made that prominent when she lifted the taboos and had no intention to give true rule to Liholiho. Ka'ahumanu was also the first Kuhina Nui of Hawaii.

I can understand how she had grown to hate such rules, and seeing how the foreigners could just do such things that were banned in their culture without consequence must have added fire to that hatred. Even so, it must have been difficult for people to adjust to the sudden disappearance of these things that were a part of their lives for, well, their whole lives.

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1820 - The Missionaries arrive on Hawaii

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1820 - The Missionaries arrive on Hawaii

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On April 4, 1820, the missionaries arrive at Kailua-Kona after 164 days at sea. These people helped convert the Hawaiians to Christianity and taught them many things, including English, western practices, and many more.

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1824 - Iolani Liholiho dies from measles

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1824 - Iolani Liholiho dies from measles

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On a trip to London, Kamehameha II and his favorite wife, Kamamalu were stricken with measles and died before they could return.

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A written document telling the rights and outlines for the future of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

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Of friendship, commerce, and navigation. This treaty helped Hawaii through the U.S. protecting them, as long as they did not yield land to other countries.

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1855 - Alexander Liholiho becomes Kamehameha IV

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1855 - Alexander Liholiho becomes Kamehameha IV

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He was the son of Kekuanaoa who was adopted by his uncle, Kamehameha III. He was known for his opposition to annexation of Hawaii and strove to curb the power of the foreign forces within his kingdom. Soon, he became a popular monarch and was virtually an idol in the eyes of his people.

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1860 - Kamehameha IV constructs the Queen's Hospital

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1860 - Kamehameha IV constructs the Queen's Hospital

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This hospital was built to provide free medical care for Hawaiians and part-Hawaiians. King Kamehameha IV was growing concerned for the health of his people, seeing how diseases had affected them in such a way. He solicited funds with his wife, Queen Emma, and this grand hospital was brought up. It was named after his wife, Queen Emma, in honor and is still standing to this day.

I can respect this leader, for making his move to ensure that his subjects can have at least some of the best they can have. I would say afford, however, how can you need to afford it if it's free medical care?

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Upon August 27, 1862, Albert Edward Kauikeaouli Kaleiopapa Kamehameha "Haku", son of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Consort Emma, dies of a "brain fever." The unfortunate death of this prince left his parents as well as the rest of the Hawaiian nation in grief.

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1863 - Alexander Liholiho dies from asthma

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1863 - Alexander Liholiho dies from asthma

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On November 30, 1863, King Kamehameha IV died from chronic asthma. Many grieved his death, and as many as 800 people came to say their final goodbyes to him. He was buried with his son at the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii on February 3, 1864.

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Now better known as Kamehameha VII, he set his sights on reviving Hawaiian culture and many Hawaiians favored him over Queen Emma.

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On Jan 30, 1891, King Kalakaua dies in San Francisco, California. Rumors have told of him dying while on route to sell his kingdom. He was to be known later on as the last king of Hawaii.

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1887 - The signing of the Bayonet Constitution

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1887 - The signing of the Bayonet Constitution

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On July 6, 1887, King David Kalakaua signed this constitution. An interesting fact would be how it was at gunpoint, which ultimately led to this document being nicknamed the Bayonet Constitution.

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On January 1891, Lydia Kamaka'eha Liliuokalani, sister of Kalakaua became "Queen" of Hawaii. She was also the first woman to ever occupy the Hawaiian throne.

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1894 - Queen Liliuokalani was placed under house arrest

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1894 - Queen Liliuokalani was placed under house arrest

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In July 1894, after a failed attempt at returning the throne to Liliuokalani, she was charged with treason and put under house arrest. The original punishment was to be five years in prison and hard labor, but that was reduced into the consequence, she received. She was imprisoned within the confines of Iolani palace, her own home.

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