Hawaiian Monarchs Family Tree

The video explores the history of Hawaiian monarchs, starting with the high chiefs of the Big Island and leading to the unification of the islands under Kamehameha. It covers the political changes, the establishment of the Kingdom of Hawaii, and the eventual annexation by the United States. The video also discusses the elections that followed the end of the Kamehameha line and the reign of King Kalakaua, highlighting the impact of foreign influence and the legacy of the Hawaiian monarchy.

Before European contact, how were the Hawaiian Islands politically structured?

• Unified under a single ruler

• Ruled by a foreign power

• Each island had its own high chief

• Governed by a council of elders

Who was the first European explorer to make contact with Hawaii?

• Vasco da Gama

• Captain James Cook

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

What significant event helped Kamehameha in his conquest of the Hawaiian Islands?

• Support from the British government

• Discovery of gold

• Acquisition of a foreign ship and weapons

• Alliance with neighboring islands

What was the role of the Kuhina Nui in the Hawaiian Kingdom?

• A foreign ambassador

• A religious leader

• Equivalent to a Prime Minister

• A military general

Which Kamehameha king adopted a constitution during his reign?

• Kamehameha III

• Kamehameha II

• Kamehameha IV

• Kamehameha I

Who was elected as king after the male line of Kamehameha ended?

• Kamehameha V

• Lunalilo

• Kamehameha VI

• Kalakaua

What was a major consequence of the free trade agreement with the United States during Kalakaua's reign?

• Increased American influence in Hawaii

• Decline in sugar industry

• Hawaiian independence

• Military alliance with Britain

Who was the first and only reigning queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom?

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Liliuokalani

• Queen Emma

• Queen Elizabeth

What led to Queen Liliuokalani's abdication?

• Her voluntary resignation

• Rebellion and political pressure

• A natural disaster

• A new constitution

Who is a potential candidate for restoring the Hawaiian monarchy today?

• John Young

• Quentin Kawananakoa

• Simon Metcalf

• Thomas Cook