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This 7 page paper looks at economic problems and cultural issues in Hawaii. Much history is relayed in this paper that discusses the political problems in the state. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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the basis for common understanding among our varied ethnic populations. Our very identity as a state is founded on Native Hawaiian values, cultural practices and knowledge." This is something that
is known to many as they dream of Hula girls and the beautiful waters and beaches of this place some consider a paradise. Hawaii is a nice nice place for
visitors and while it is true that native culture is important, it has to some extent been lost. In order to understand why, a look at the political and economic
history of Hawaii is important. The Hawaiian Islands are a composite of 132 islands that span 1,523 miles (La Croix, 2001). Eight islands make up much of Hawaii (2001).
The islands were relatively isolated until Cooks arrival in 1778 but is seems that the natives had "social and political institutions" that were strikingly similar to the ones that have
been found in different Polynesian societies (2001). Hawaiians had been divided into three basic social classes, which were chiefs, commoners, and priests(2001). The economy ran on the businesses
of extended families who worked cooperatively (2001). However, foreign trade would commence shortly after the nineteenth century began (2001). By most accounts, Hawaii was rather affluent for a small
region. One of its most important industries was whaling (2001). Missionaries began to arrive on the island at around 1820 ( La Croix, 2001). Things would change
dramatically during the first half of the nineteenth century. For example, in 1844, a twelve year program called The Great Mahele served to divide the traditional land tenure system (2001).
Starting around 1835, the sugar industry became significant to the Hawaiian economy (2001). There was rapid expansion and then, immigrants began to fill the shoes of workers and
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