Hawaii sunset

History of Hawai'i

By katem11
  • Captian James Cook expedition reaches Hawaii

    Captian James Cook expedition reaches Hawaii
    Captian James Cook named Hawaii the sandwich islands in honor of the Earl of sandwich.
  • Captian Cook dies

    Captian Cook dies
    After Captian Cook died in a fight against the native Hawaiians, Cook's men burned the village and killed alot of Hawaiians.
  • Sugar Plantations become a big thing in Hawaii

    Sugar Plantations become a big thing in Hawaii
    Hawaiians started growing and refining sugar during the 1830s. Most of it is shipped to Californa.
  • Hawaii becomes a U.S. territory

    Hawaii becomes a U.S. territory
    When Hawaii became a U.S. territory and many people became a citizens of the U.S.
  • Hawaii becomes a possession of the U.S.

    Hawaii becomes a possession of the U.S.
    Lots of Hawaiian people were sad when Hawaii became a possession of the U.S.
  • Pearl Harbor is bombed

    Pearl Harbor is bombed
    When Pearl Harbor was bombed at first every body thought it was a test drive.
  • Hawaii becomes a state

    Hawaii becomes a state
    After Hawaii became the 50th state it became a huge contruction boom.
  • Bill Clinton Signs the Alology Resolution

    Bill Clinton Signs the Alology Resolution
    Bill Clinton signs the apology resolution for the over throw about queen Lili'uokalani .