Kamehameha III

When was King Kamehameha III born?

• September 12, 1815

• June 6, 1825

• August 11, 1813

• July 4, 1826

Who was King Kamehameha III's father?

• King Kamehameha II

• King Kamehameha I

• King Kalakaua

• King Liholiho

What significant legal document did King Kamehameha III create in 1839?

• Hawai’i Bill of Rights

• Hawai’i Constitution

• Oahu Land Grant

• Maui Declaration

What was the Great Mahele?

• A royal decree to expand the kingdom

• The division of Hawaiian land for private ownership

• A war strategy

• A celebration of Hawaiian culture

What was a major consequence of the Great Mahele?

• Increased military strength

• Technological advancements

• Loss of land for Native Hawaiians

• Improved healthcare systems

Which crops were primarily grown on the large plantations in Hawai’i during King Kamehameha III's reign?

• Cocoa and bananas

• Sugar and pineapples

• Rice and taro

• Coffee and tea

What impact did the influx of foreigners buying land have on the Hawaiian Kingdom?

• Increased the power of the monarchy

• Led to economic decline

• Strengthened the kingdom's military

• Caused a loss of power for the Hawaiian kingdom

How did King Kamehameha III's reign impact the economic status of the commoners (maka’ainana)?

• They had little to no money

• Led to a decrease in their economic power

• Had little to no impact on their financial status

• Significantly increased their wealth