10 Questions
Who united Hawaii’s eight main islands into a single kingdom?
King Kamehameha I
What reduced the Native population of Hawaii by roughly 75 percent over a few decades?
Mosquitoes, smallpox, measles, and venereal diseases
Who staged an unofficial five-month occupation of Hawaii in 1843?
British imperialists
Who became the first European known to arrive in Hawaii?
James Cook
Why did American and European businessmen begin buying up plots of land in Hawaii?
For growing sugar cane
Who was the last king of Hawaii, ruling from 1874 to 1891?
David Kalākaua
What did the trade reciprocity treaty signed in 1885 allow?
Tax-free sale of sugar to the U.S. market
What impact did the presence of U.S. sugar plantation owners have on Hawaii?
Dominance in politics and significant social and economic impact
What was the outcome of the Reciprocity Treaty renewal in 1887?
The Kingdom of Hawaii was overrun by white landowners, missionaries, and businessmen
What was the impact of the militia affiliated with the Hawaiian League in 1887?
It furthered the influence of non-native, mostly U.S. individuals in Hawaii
Test your knowledge of Hawaiian history and the colonization of the islands with this quiz. Explore the impact of missionaries and traders, the overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani, and the arrival of European explorers like James Cook. Delve into the complex governance of the archipelago by taking this quiz.
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