While Maui’s king Kahekili II was on Oʻahu‚ Kamehameha’s war fleet landed in Kahului a few kilometers from the base of ʻĪao Valley. An army consisting of around twelve hundred skilled warriors led by Kamehameha and Kekuhaupiʻo‚ advanced on Kahekili’s son Kalanikūpule and other Maui chiefs blocking the ʻĪao valley. The two armies were evenly matched and neither side broke after two days of fighting. On the third day Kamehameha’s army was helped by the use of two cannons (named "Lopaka" and "Kalola")
Premium War Military Hawaii
Hawaii is known as the go to Paradise for most people who want to travel the country without leaving the United States. Over 150 years ago this was not the case‚ Hawaii was controlled by monarchs that were established by European explorers. Even before this Hawaii was controlled by groups of indigenous people known as the Polynesians. Every island had a distinct cultures‚ beliefs‚ and leaders. The Kingdom of Hawaii lasted a little less than a century with two distinct dynasties. Liliʻuokalani was
Premium Hawaii United States Native Americans in the United States
The United States was wrong for annexing Hawaii because they took away the nation’s independency and culture. Prior to the United States’s interference‚ Hawaii was a “very successful” and independent country with “remarkably distinctive society that bound them together in elaborate webs of obligation‚ ritual and reverence for nature.” The United States had no right to interfere in the political and economical system of a foreign nation governed by its own monarchy. But an American born missionary
Premium United States Hawaii Native Americans in the United States
“E ola mau ka olelo Hawai’i” (long live the language of Hawai’i) is the motto for all children and teachers who are associated with the Punanaleo and Kulakaiapuni Hawaiian Language Immersion Schools throughout the state of Hawaii. Growth and success of this program can be traced to the same success in other countries in preserving their native languages which at one time were almost extinct much like here with the Native Hawaiian Language. The culture began to revive its ancient practices and now
Premium Hawaii Hawaiian language United States
embracing a new brand of sustainability: that of the future. Some argue that we face the most significant financial challenges since the Great Depression and that it would financially impossible or imprudent to fund and pursue sustainable practices in Hawaii. Yet‚ in we are facing environmental issues such as rising temperatures and advancing oceans‚ emissions and extinction‚ habitat destruction and urban sprawl‚ encroaching pollution and expanding populations. Human development has provided me with a
Premium Sustainability Renewable energy
Alaska and Hawaii The vacation is a free time which people usually spend with family or friends in exotic country. However‚ before the tourists choose destination‚ they pay attention to several aspects‚ such as accomodations‚ environment‚ transportation‚ climate as well as natural beauty. A lot of people are considering vacation in Hawaii‚ other people prefer spending their free time in Alaska. Therefore‚ I want to present a comparison of vacation in Alaska and Hawaii‚ which will reveal similarity
Premium Difference Similarity Tourism
fellow americans and patriots‚ for an essay about some of the NEGATIVE impacts of American Imperialism‚ specifically in Hawaii.
Premium American Civil War United States Slavery
Shopping locally has become increasingly important for people over the last several years. Here in Hawaii‚ rather than buy imported fruit‚ consumers would much rather buy Hawaiian pineapple and other locally grown produce. In addition to its positive impact on the local economy‚ there’s a lot to appreciate about this famous fresh pineapple – so today‚ Tropical Fruits Distributors of Hawaii offers you an in-depth look at its benefits: 100% Oahu Grown Flavor: Combined with the tropical climate and
Premium Marketing Fast food Food
into a palm tree? If not‚ Hawaii is the place for you. I had never experienced either of those feelings until I went to Hawaii for the first time. Two days before the start of spring break‚ the excitement was overwhelming. While we were preparing for career day in sixth grade‚ I was too excited to pay attention‚ and I accidentally signed up to listen to a nuclear engineer(boring). When I got home‚ I packed everything I needed and went to bed an hour early‚ hoping Hawaii would be here faster if I
Premium Arecaceae 2006 albums Plane
adding to the rapid amount of strays. The approximate amount of stray cats in Hawaii in unknown‚ however 13‚000 cats a year a euthanized yearly ("A feral Cat Problem in Hawaii"‚ 1999). Hawaii has a high transient rate of individuals that live on the Island. With the amount of military personal and college student on the island some of these people leave their pets on island after they move ("A feral Cat Problem in Hawaii"‚ 1999). With the strays that are left behind and those that are also abandoned
Premium Dog Cat