Unit 6: The West
Chapter 12: History and Economy of the West
Lesson 1: The Hawaiians
Biography: Lydia Paki Liliuokalani
Activity
Prepare a timeline for important events in Hawaii. Include a map. Show how the life of Hawaiians has changed over time.
Web Links
American National Biography: Liliuokalani This is a short biography of the last sovereign queen of Hawaii, including a photo. Additional cross references are available for more in-depth information about significant people in her life.
Hawaii's Last Queen A timeline of Queen Liliuokalani's life is presented here along with some brief biographical information. You can learn about some of the music she composed, including one of the four Hawaii national anthems.
Hawaiian History There is a lot of information about Hawaii at this site, including a timeline of significant events in its history. You will also learn about Hawaii's monarchs, military importance, major crop productions, and traditions.
