the effects of key events in hawaii history

event -------> effect

-500 AD Polynesians arrive in Hawai‘i.

1778 James Cook, British explorer, lands on the island of Kaua‘i.

1810 Kamehameha I unifies the islands as an independent Kingdom.

1820 First group of American Protestant missionaries arrive.

1840 First Constitutional government.

1848 Mâhele or Land Division allows private land ownership.

1873 William Charles Lunalilo, first-elected king.

1874 David Kalâkaua, known as the Merrie Monarch, is elected king.

1883 Princess Pauahi writes her Last Will and Testament.

1884 Pauahi is diagnosed with breast cancer. She dies on October 16.

1887 Kalâkaua forced to sign what is often referred to as the Bayonet Constitution. Kamehameha School for Boys opens its doors with 37 students.

1891 Lili`uokalani ascends throne.

1893 Queen Lili‘uokalani ousted by American businessmen and placed under house arrest at `Iolani Palace.

1894 The Hawaiian Kingdom is declared a Republic. The Kamehameha School for Girls opens.

1898 A Joint Resolution of Annexation in the U.S. Congress passes. President McKinley signs it into law.

1900 Hawai‘i becomes a Territory of the United States.

1917 Queen Lili‘uokalani dies.

1920 Hawaiian Homes Commission Act establishes Hawaiian homestead lands.

1941 Pearl Harbor attacked by Japan.

1959 Hawai‘i becomes the 50th state.

1993 100th anniversary of the Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. U.S. apologizes for illegal take-over.

(Hope this helps!)

which ones are the most important

Anonymous -- you were given a great list of events and their effects. Certainly, you can stir a few brain cells to decide which were most important.

For me it was Dec 7,1941 because my mother and I had to drive up to a friend's house in the mountains because our next door neighbor's house was hit and our neighborhood was all under fire by Japanese airplanes. I never got to go back to my school in Honolulu and we moved to California in 1942.

To understand the effects of key events in Hawaii's history, we need to examine the events individually and then explore the subsequent consequences. Here are some examples:

1. Arrival of Polynesians (500 AD): The migration of Polynesians to Hawaii brought with it a distinct culture, language, and social structure. This event led to the establishment of a unique Hawaiian society, including the development of agriculture, fishing, and other practices.

2. Arrival of Captain James Cook (1778): The arrival of Captain Cook marked the beginning of European contact in Hawaii. While initially viewed as a novelty, subsequent interactions with European explorers and traders had significant effects. These effects included the introduction of new diseases (such as smallpox) that decimated the native Hawaiian population and the gradual erosion of Hawaiian independence and sovereignty.

3. Annexation by the United States (1898): The annexation of Hawaii by the United States as a territory had lasting effects on the islands' political, cultural, and economic landscape. It resulted in an increase in American influence, the establishment of naval bases (such as Pearl Harbor), and a decline in the native Hawaiian population's political power.

4. Attack on Pearl Harbor (1941): The surprise Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II. This event led to Hawaii's subsequent militarization, with a surge in military personnel and infrastructure development. Additionally, the attack had a profound impact on the psyche of the American people and served as a catalyst for their commitment to the war effort.

5. Statehood (1959): Hawaii's attainment of statehood brought significant changes to its political status and fostered a closer relationship with the United States. Statehood facilitated increased federal funding, infrastructure development, and economic opportunities for the islands. However, it also prompted debates regarding the preservation of Hawaiian culture and the impact of tourism on the environment.

It is important to note that the effects of these events are multi-faceted and complex. They have shaped the history, culture, and identity of Hawaii and continue to influence the islands to this day.