How US Destroyed Hawaiian Culture

The video explores the history of Hawaii, from its early Polynesian settlers to its annexation by the United States. It highlights the cultural destruction caused by European settlers, missionaries, and the sugar industry. The overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the suppression of the native language are discussed, along with the impact of military actions and land acts. The video concludes with the challenges faced by Native Hawaiians today, including the effects of tourism and socio-economic issues.

What event marked the first recorded European contact with Hawaii?

• The annexation of Hawaii by the United States

• The signing of the Bayonet Constitution

• The arrival of Captain James Cook

• The arrival of Protestant missionaries

How did the arrival of Protestant missionaries impact Hawaiian society?

• They established an upper class of white settlers

• They helped restore the Hawaiian monarchy

• They banned the Hawaiian language

• They introduced new agricultural techniques

What was the Bayonet Constitution?

• A law that banned the Hawaiian language

• A constitution that redistributed power to a white legislature

• A document that restored voting rights to native Hawaiians

• A treaty with European settlers

What was the outcome of the U.S. military-supported coup against Queen Lili'uokalani?

• Hawaii became an independent kingdom

• The queen was reinstated

• Hawaii was annexed by the United States

• The Hawaiian language was banned

What was the purpose of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921?

• To ban the Hawaiian language

• To provide land to residents with over 50% Native Hawaiian heritage

• To annex Hawaii to the United States

• To establish a new Hawaiian monarchy

How did the rise of tourism affect native Hawaiians?

• It lowered the cost of living

• It preserved sacred lands

• It led to the displacement of native residents

• It increased economic opportunities for all residents

What was the goal of the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act?

• To annex Hawaii to the United States

• To give Native Hawaiians the same rights as Native Americans

• To ban the Hawaiian language

• To establish a new Hawaiian monarchy