Queen Lilioukalani
Shelbie Carr
Mr. Copes
American Studies
May 7, 2013
Question: How did the Hawaiian Queen, Lili’uokalani affect the economy of Hawaii in the mid 1800’s? Lili’uokalani was the first woman leader of Hawaii when she became queen in 1891. Her life before becoming queen consisted of growing up in a household of royalty. Being the daughter of high-ranking chiefs Caesar Kapa’akea and Anale’a a Keohokālole, and the sister of King Kalakuaua helped taking the role of leadership a lot easier. Lili’uokalani grew up going to the Royal School, where she learned proper English, was trained in music, and traveled widely. Going to the Royal School and learning these components ended up helping Lili’uokalani in the long run when she finally became queen. Before she took the royal throne, her brother Kalakuaua was king at the time. Lili’uokalani saw the way her brother led, and helped the people of Hawaii. In 1881, King Kalakuaua took an extended trip around the world, and Lili’uokalani ended up having to fill in the role of King Kalakuaua. During the time when Lili’uokalani was in charge, an epidemic of smallpox broke out through the islands of Hawaii. Chinese laborers who worked in Hawaii’s sugar cane fields brought the disease. Lili’uokalani made the executive decision by closing of the ports of Hawaii to limit the disease from spreading anywhere else. Wealthy sugar growers became angry, but it was the right move to make and she showed strong concern for her people. One of the first acts as king, Kalakuaua’s initial plan was to name William Pitt Leleiohoku as his heir, but the prince died at such an early age he couldn’t. Therefore being next in line Lili’uokalani took the throne. Luckily being the Princess Regent and controlling Hawaii months prior while her brother traveled the world, Lili’uokalani was strong and already had the mindset and qualities of becoming queen no problem. In January 1891, Liliuokalani ascended the Hawaiian throne, becoming the first woman ever
Mr. Copes
American Studies
May 7, 2013
Question: How did the Hawaiian Queen, Lili’uokalani affect the economy of Hawaii in the mid 1800’s? Lili’uokalani was the first woman leader of Hawaii when she became queen in 1891. Her life before becoming queen consisted of growing up in a household of royalty. Being the daughter of high-ranking chiefs Caesar Kapa’akea and Anale’a a Keohokālole, and the sister of King Kalakuaua helped taking the role of leadership a lot easier. Lili’uokalani grew up going to the Royal School, where she learned proper English, was trained in music, and traveled widely. Going to the Royal School and learning these components ended up helping Lili’uokalani in the long run when she finally became queen. Before she took the royal throne, her brother Kalakuaua was king at the time. Lili’uokalani saw the way her brother led, and helped the people of Hawaii. In 1881, King Kalakuaua took an extended trip around the world, and Lili’uokalani ended up having to fill in the role of King Kalakuaua. During the time when Lili’uokalani was in charge, an epidemic of smallpox broke out through the islands of Hawaii. Chinese laborers who worked in Hawaii’s sugar cane fields brought the disease. Lili’uokalani made the executive decision by closing of the ports of Hawaii to limit the disease from spreading anywhere else. Wealthy sugar growers became angry, but it was the right move to make and she showed strong concern for her people. One of the first acts as king, Kalakuaua’s initial plan was to name William Pitt Leleiohoku as his heir, but the prince died at such an early age he couldn’t. Therefore being next in line Lili’uokalani took the throne. Luckily being the Princess Regent and controlling Hawaii months prior while her brother traveled the world, Lili’uokalani was strong and already had the mindset and qualities of becoming queen no problem. In January 1891, Liliuokalani ascended the Hawaiian throne, becoming the first woman ever