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In 2012, Native Hawaiian Roll Commission opens with the goal of creating a list of qualified Native Hawaiian, part of a plan to help them organize, establish a government and elect leaders. This is important because we get to know that the Hawaiians want to find out the real Native Hawaiians so it will be much more easier for them to organize Hawaii.
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In 2008, Sovereignty group called Hawaiian Kingdom Government takes over Iolani Palace, the home of Hawaii's last monarch, demanding restoration of the Hawaiian Kingdom. This is important because we get to know that Hawaiian once demanded to restore the Hawaiian Kingdom.
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In 1993, on the 100th anniversary of the kingdom's overthrow, the U.S. formally apologizes to Native Hawaiians for its role in the event. This is important because we get to know that the US finally realized that they shouldn't overthrew the Hawaiian kingdom in the first place so they apologized to Hawaii.
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In 1978, the state constitution is amended to protect the rights of Native Hawaiians. This is important because we get to know that even though Hawaii became part of the US, the US government still respect Hawaiians and protect there rights first.
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In 1959, Hawaii becomes the 50th state. This is important because we get to know when did Hawaii become part of the US.
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In 1920, congress passes the Hawaiian Home Lands Commission Act, giving qualified Hawaiians access to 99-year leases for residential and agricultural lands for $1 a year. This is important because it is more convenient and more fair for the Hawaiians.
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In 1898, the Hawaiian Islands are annexed by the United States and administered as a territory.This is important because we get to know how Hawaii became part of the US.
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In 1893, the Hawaiian Kingdom is overthrown by a group of American businessmen. This is important because this is the reason why Hawaii became part of the US.
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In 1778, the first Europeans make contact with Hawaii. This is important because when those Europeans were in Hawaii, they brought diseases and devastated the native Hawaiian.
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May 5, 2014: Office of Hawaiian Affairs sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry to ask if the federal government believes the Kingdom of Hawaii still exists. There is no reply. This is important because we get to know that Hawaii once tried to ask for restore the Hawaiian Kingdom but no one reply.
