When I told my friends about my vacation to Hawaii last summer, they burst into a chorus of; “Lucky! I wish I lived there” and “It must be the best place on earth!” This is most people’s reaction to the idea of the beautiful tropical...
One of the United States’ 50 states, Hawaii, is known for its beautiful sceneries and full of natural environments. Due to its geographical location, located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is fascinating enough to attract tourists and discover a long history and...
Hawaiian culture is filled with many different traditions that emphasize its values, however one would be hard-pressed to find a tradition as representative of Hawaiian culture as the luau celebration. Generally, the luau serves as a Hawaiian icon, but when further analyzed, each aspect of...
Despite the island’s best attempts to keep native culture alive and thriving in a manner similar to post-invasion traditions, Hawaii and its customs have been drastically affected by the all-too-familiar plague of white settlers. Where once stood free-spirited religion and fruitful lands is suddenly replaced...
The author of Hawaii’s Story was Liliuokalani — a Hawaii queen. Hawaii’s Story recorded her personal life and the history she experienced in Hawaii. Liliuokalani was born in 1838 as one of royal but was adopted by another chief after. Liliuokalani was well-educated and gifted,...
After a twenty-six-hour flight, I walked off the plane into the hot, bright sun beaming across my face. I felt exhausted and excited. Holding my carry-on bag in my hand with my sunglasses on and flowing dress with my book in my other hand, I...
Identification and evaluation of sources “Why and to What Extent Did the Bombing of Pearl Harbor Affect Hawaii?” To explore this topic, there are many primary and secondary resources to answer the question fully and give evidence about the topic of Pearl Harbor. The primary...
In a capitalistic society where competitive markets are encouraged and plentiful, like in the United States, the government still has the ability to influence behavior of the markets by way of legislative policy. These influencers can take many forms including passing laws that restrict access...
This paper is about the bayonet constitution and the overthrow to the annexation. These events have had a huge effect on the hawaiian people. From population of pure blooded hawaiians dropping drastically. To hawaiian getting kicked out of their homes and getting deadly disease and...
The reverse mortgages are typically the least expensive option, but they are limited in availability. Reverse mortgage interest rates are fairly low, currently around 2% for a variable rate and around 5% for a fixed rate. Even though you don’t have heirs to leave the...
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