Here's How America Destroyed Hawaiian Culture

What was the initial reaction of the native Hawaiians to Captain James Cook's arrival?

• They attacked him immediately.

• They traded goods with him.

• They ignored his presence.

• They welcomed him as a deity.

What was the Bayonet Constitution?

• A constitution that redistributed power to a white legislature.

• A treaty with European settlers.

• A document that granted independence to Hawaii.

• A law that banned sugar plantations.

What was one consequence of the annexation of Hawaii by the United States?

• The sugar industry was nationalized.

• Native Hawaiians gained more political power.

• Hawaii became a monarchy again.

• The Hawaiian language was banned in government buildings and schools.

How did World War II affect the Hawaiian Islands?

• Native Hawaiians were given more rights.

• Hawaii was granted statehood immediately.

• The islands were placed under martial law.

• The sugar industry was expanded.

What was a major factor in the rise of Hawaii's tourism industry?

• The end of World War II and the growth of commercial flights.

• The annexation of Hawaii by the United States.

• The discovery of new natural resources.

• The decline of the sugar industry.

What socio-economic issue do many Native Hawaiians face today?

• High rates of employment.

• Access to free education.

• High rates of obesity and diabetes.

• Abundance of affordable housing.

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

• To promote tourism in Hawaii.

• To establish a new monarchy in Hawaii.

• To give Native Hawaiians the same rights as Native Americans and Alaskans.

• To grant statehood to Hawaii.