tristin - Timeline

When Hawaii became a U.S territory.

Hawaii was founded and became a kingdom.

Captain Cook arrived in Kauai.

Hawaiians killed Captain Cook.

The first large sugar plantation operation begins.

The Kingdom Of Hawaii constitution institutes a western-style government and strengthens foreigners legal rights.

The California gold rush boost the Sugar Industry.

U.S civil war demanded for more Hawaiian sugar.

The American Reciprocity act grants the U.S use of Pearl Harbor and lifts U.S tax on Hawaiian sugar.

Organic Act establishes territorial government.

Pineapple plantations begin to thrive.

Large numbers of immigrants come to Hawaii to work, including Japanese, Koreans, Portuguese, Puerto Ricans, and Filipinos.

Gentlemen's agreement between the U.S and Japan attempts to greatly limit Japanese immigrants.

Strike by Filipino workers turns into a deadly riot.

U.S immigration act ends and most Asian immigration to U.S, including Hawaii.

Hilo Massacre.

Pearl Harbor bombed by Japan.

World War 2 ends, Normalcy restored in Hawaii.

Democrats sweep territorial elections.

The first harvest of commercially grown Macadamia nuts.

Office of Hawaiian affairs created.

T.V. and film production increase dramatically.

Numerous closures of sugar and pineapple plantations.

President Clinton passes law apologizing for the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy.

"Alaska Bill" first introduced to congress.

Alaska Bill doesnt pass culture vote.

Sandalwood trade booming. Missionaries from New England arrived to set up operations.

When Hawaii became imperialized from the U.S and became the 50th state.

The McKinley Tariff was a act of the U.S congress framed by representative William Mckinley.

Liliuokalani from Hawaii became queen.

After becoming queen for 4 years she gets the throne taken away from her by the U.S.