Kingdom of Hawaii

establish a particular religion in other countries such as the spread of Christianity. A major reason behind imperialism was economic gains, which was evident in America (Stearns 423). American imperialism was based on expansion into the West and in Hawaii, and economic gains from trade. To defend their reasoning, documents such as Manifest Destiny and the Monroe Doctrine lead American imperialism. During the 1800’s America was slowly expanding their territory.…

trip. She flew from Hawaii and ventured off on her elaborate trip in May, making several stops along the way, which consisted of South America, Africa, Southern Asia and Australia. Never in those several landings did she come across Japanese waters, for that meant she would not have been able to gather information of the Japanese. Then if the Amelia conspiracy about her being a spy for the United States government was true, then why did she not try again to depart from Hawaii? A true fearless…

American History Essay America did not live lived up to Emma Lazarus poem, “The New Colossus” which was engraved on the Statue of Liberty. America was the complete opposite of the poems purpose. In this essay, evidence and examples from nine different articles, websites, and films will show why America as a whole did not live up to the poems expectations of a free land for all. First, in the Film “War On the Weak” (Dunaway, 2007), the film describes a time period in which Americans came up…

Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko is a story about reconstruction, redemption, and the salvation of oneself and world. The mixed narrative of prose and poems follows the recovery of Tayo, a Native American man who returns home to the Laguna Pueblo reservation after fighting in World War II riddled with PTSD and hatred towards the outside world. Tayo 's struggles represent the struggles of the clashing of Native American and White culture both in physical space and within people, as Tayo represents…

For Native Hawaiians the entire universe and all things in it, including spirits, were natural. The land of the Hawaiian people had an abundant amount of natural resources to create materials and food to survive. The bones of their ancestral spirits were buried deep into the ground that generated food and possessed the spiritual energy to sustain families. Herb Kawainui Kane, an author and artist-historian with special interest in Hawai 'i and the South Pacific, states “Aumakua (Ancestral…

When you strip away someone’s wealth, title, and knowledge, the only essential thing that remains is their identity. Being able to fully walk out and live in your identity speaks louder than wrestling with exterior labels. Those that are confident with their identity stand very distinct from the rest of the crowd. However, there is a great emphasis on which identity you choose to cover yourself with. An exhorted and idealized identity many desire is to be an American. When someone is an American…

For over decades, traditions have been lost over time. Most are suppressed or forgotten because of foreign influences, such as those brought on by the missionaries. Hawai 'i and Papa New Guinea are two of the many islands located in the Pacific Ocean, who was affected by colonization. Colonization of these islands affected these native people tremendously, which in time lead up to the loss of their cultures, traditions and religions. In my essay, I will compare and contrast the colonization of…

because of the amount of sodium these restaurants put to enhance their flavors in their dishes. Because more and more are becoming lazy, the rate of obesity has increased in the state of Hawaii. The reason people tend to eat out more is because they do not know how to cook themselves. If we teach the people of Hawaii Basic cooking techniques, it will help save money, and reduce the obesity rate down to where it was back in the 1990’s or lower. In 25 years, the obesity rates has increased by…

visited Island in the world, Hawaii? It is one of the most visited islands in the world because it has gorgeous crystal clear beaches and coasts in the world. Not to mention, Hawaii has active volcanoes in which people enjoy because it is one of the few places that people get to see an active volcano up close. However, having a few active volcanoes in Hawaii can be a threat to the island and to the people. It is important to discuss why do people enjoy living in Hawaii, knowing that there is a…

The Heart of Prejudice Prejudice is a two-headed serpent. When prejudice exists, it is never one-sided, and it is driven by fear. In The Heart of a Samurai, by Margi Preus, one sees the dual-sided fears that create prejudice. Fears of unfamiliar customs, differences in religion, and personal appearance issues created prejudices exhibited by the Japanese and the “barbarians”. The Japanese people called Americans the “foreign devils—the barbarians” (4). Fear was created in the Japanese because…