Hawaiian People Case Study
1. What is the historical relationship between the Hawaiian people and other cultural groups in the United States, especially the dominant cultural groups?
The Hawaiian kingdom and the United States legislator have an agreement that either the citizens of America or the subjects of the king of Hawaii both can travel in and out of either country freely and they are subject to security and laws governing these countries. The United States was the first country to recognize Hawaii as an independent state and during the Spanish-American war, the united states navy used the Hawaii shores to launch war against the Spaniards at the pacific ocean. Due to these strong historical relations, the Hawaiian people and people of America enjoy a cordial relationship …show more content…
that has been forged over years.
2. What are the significant events in the groups’ history?
Major significant historical event include recognition of Hawaii as an independent state by America that happened on December 19th 1842. Later, that is after seven years the two countries signed a treaty of friendship, commerce and navigation and both ratified it, this was in august 24th, 1850. During the Spanish-American war of 1898, the United States navy used the Hawaiian shores to attack the Spaniards.
3.
Has this group been discriminated against?
The Hawaiians are not contended as they complain that the Americans soldier have overstayed their visit. There are complains of prolonged military occupation who in as much came into aid for the Hawaiian people at the point of need have refused to let go control to the Hawaiian kingdom. The Hawaiian people feel they should be left to run their country as they see it fit and the military commandant along the pacific should let them do so.
4. What are the common stereotypes about the group, and how did they originate?
The Hawaiians are seen to be of less education or civilized enough to make decisions by themselves. The United States government is seen to discriminate against and still the mentality was there from the 1800s still lingers on. At the Hawaiians are very civilized and there are many advances they have made as far as education and socio-economic empowerment is concerned.
5. Who are the important people in the group?
The significant people in this group whose interest should be taken care of are the subjects of the king of Hawaii, the Hawaiian kingdom itself and the military leaders based along the pacific. The proclamation requests the Hawaiian kingdom to be left to run itself and with no
interference.
6. What are the notable achievements of the group?
The Hawaiian people have been able to come up with a proclamation that has highlighted all the areas they have been assisted by the united states, they have recognize the friendship and assistance accorded to them and they have requested to be left to run their country. The American helped them bring peace when they were experiencing civil war and now that the insurgent had been calm, they request to be left to enjoy their independence.
7. In what ways does the history of this group influence the identity of group members today.
The Hawaiians are an ocean people and they have kingdom ship. Even at the moment the Hawaiians recognize royalty. Also America has played a great role in Hawaii civilizations and the Hawaiian realizes this and always treat Americans with great respect, its only that the American military has over extended its stay at Hawaii.
REFERENCES
- "Proclamation of the acting Council of Regency declaring Provisional Laws for the Kingdom."
- Hawaiian Kingdom government (Links to an external site.)
The Hawaiian kingdom and the United States legislator have an agreement that either the citizens of America or the subjects of the king of Hawaii both can travel in and out of either country freely and they are subject to security and laws governing these countries. The United States was the first country to recognize Hawaii as an independent state and during the Spanish-American war, the united states navy used the Hawaii shores to launch war against the Spaniards at the pacific ocean. Due to these strong historical relations, the Hawaiian people and people of America enjoy a cordial relationship …show more content…
that has been forged over years.
2. What are the significant events in the groups’ history?
Major significant historical event include recognition of Hawaii as an independent state by America that happened on December 19th 1842. Later, that is after seven years the two countries signed a treaty of friendship, commerce and navigation and both ratified it, this was in august 24th, 1850. During the Spanish-American war of 1898, the United States navy used the Hawaiian shores to attack the Spaniards.
3.
Has this group been discriminated against?
The Hawaiians are not contended as they complain that the Americans soldier have overstayed their visit. There are complains of prolonged military occupation who in as much came into aid for the Hawaiian people at the point of need have refused to let go control to the Hawaiian kingdom. The Hawaiian people feel they should be left to run their country as they see it fit and the military commandant along the pacific should let them do so.
4. What are the common stereotypes about the group, and how did they originate?
The Hawaiians are seen to be of less education or civilized enough to make decisions by themselves. The United States government is seen to discriminate against and still the mentality was there from the 1800s still lingers on. At the Hawaiians are very civilized and there are many advances they have made as far as education and socio-economic empowerment is concerned.
5. Who are the important people in the group?
The significant people in this group whose interest should be taken care of are the subjects of the king of Hawaii, the Hawaiian kingdom itself and the military leaders based along the pacific. The proclamation requests the Hawaiian kingdom to be left to run itself and with no
interference.
6. What are the notable achievements of the group?
The Hawaiian people have been able to come up with a proclamation that has highlighted all the areas they have been assisted by the united states, they have recognize the friendship and assistance accorded to them and they have requested to be left to run their country. The American helped them bring peace when they were experiencing civil war and now that the insurgent had been calm, they request to be left to enjoy their independence.
7. In what ways does the history of this group influence the identity of group members today.
The Hawaiians are an ocean people and they have kingdom ship. Even at the moment the Hawaiians recognize royalty. Also America has played a great role in Hawaii civilizations and the Hawaiian realizes this and always treat Americans with great respect, its only that the American military has over extended its stay at Hawaii.
REFERENCES
- "Proclamation of the acting Council of Regency declaring Provisional Laws for the Kingdom."
- Hawaiian Kingdom government (Links to an external site.)