Hawaiian History
The early years of Hawaii remains a mystery to many. The only outstanding detail of this proud island is that there is, that the settlement originated hundreds of years before European sailors took the initiative to leave their own lands. Many researchers believe this settlement took place over five hundred years ago! Polynesians are said to have traveled on large double-hulled canoes. They had the uncanny ability to navigate efficiently. Having sharp observation of the sky, ocean currents, aquatic life, and migrating birds helped them find their direction over the seas easily. Many volcanic islands were not able to sustain human life at the time. The Polynesians prepared themselves by equipping their canoes with life sustaining items such as coconuts, taro, sugar cane, and other vital items. Preparing ahead allowed them survive a lengthy voyage successfully.
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The Hawaiian population swelled to a stunning amount by the time Cook arrived. It is believed that the island had a population between four hundred thousand and eight hundred thousand. Some historians even debate that over one million people could existed on the island at the time due to the fine methods of food production and living conditions. Hawaii was considered to be a stone age society since there were no observance of any metals on the islands. Don't allow this observation to lure you into the false pretenses that the society was primitive. This was not the case as the society was living in a high state of technology for that time period.
The glorious Monarch years lasted during the time period when Kamehameha the Great ruled and the occurrence of The Hawaiian Government being over throned in the year of1893. The people of Hawaii went from living in a feudal society to living in a society that was rooted in an independent constitutional monarchy. Countries around the world were in awe of how fast this change took place.
American missionaries started arriving in Hawaii around 1820. The missionaries brought a new and rich tradition with them. This tradition included old religious, political, and social views. Many doubts started surfacing as to why a king was needed. Many also believed that the old tradition of women not eating with men and commoners not owning land were no longer needed.
Hawaii was embraced as the 50th state of the United States of America on August 21, 1959 by proclamation of President of the U.S. This wonderful event followed suit to many years of constant efforts by proponents of statehood to persuade everyone that Hawaii should become a state.
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Are you planning on visiting Hawaii in the upcoming months? If you are, be sure to check out the great variety of activities the Hawaiian Island has to present. Whether you are interested in scuba diving in Hawaii, or just looking for a relaxing snorkeling tour.
by: Jimmy Anderson
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