History of Hawaii Quiz

What year did Hawaii become the 50th state of the United States?

• 1959

• 1965

• 1980

• 1970

Who was the first American ruler of Hawaii after the overthrow of the kingdom?

• Governor Dole

• Queen Liliuokalani

• President Cleveland

• William McKinley

What event marked the loss of Hawaii's independence and self-government?

• The overthrow of the kingdom

• The arrival of foreign missionaries

• The signing of the abdication decree

• The annexation as a U.S. territory

What was the intention of the Hawaiian Homestead Act of 1920?

• To provide land for people of Hawaiian ancestry

• To establish a new form of government

• To protect the natural resources of Hawaii

• To promote tourism in Hawaii

What did the U.S. Congress formally apologize for in 1993?

• The exclusion of Hawaiians from the statehood consideration

• The annexation of Hawaii as a U.S. territory

• The military's use of Kahoolawe for target practice

• The forced abdication of the Hawaiian monarchy

What was the impact of statehood on Hawaii's cost of living and quality of life?

• Decreased cost of living and improved quality of life

• Increased homelessness and poverty

• Improved health statistics

• Preservation of traditional culture

What event did more than 10,000 people march to recognize at Iolani Palace?

• The 50th anniversary of Hawaii's statehood

• The 100th year of the forced abdication of the Hawaiian monarchy

• The return of a portion of Hawaiian land

• The signing of the Hawaiian Homestead Act

Who was the last monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii?

• King Kamehameha III

• Queen Liliuokalani

• King Kamehameha V

• Queen Kaahumanu

What was the primary crop that drove the economy of Hawaii during the 19th century?

• Pineapple

• Sugar

• Coffee

• Macadamia nuts

What was the name of the group that overthrew the Kingdom of Hawaii?

• The Hawaiian League

• The Aloha Organization

• The Pacific Union

• The Island Coalition