1. Unification of the Hawaiian Kingdom
Draven and Mariko

2. What Led to Unification?
People
Ideas
Events
Effects

3. Unification Events Timeline
1782
1791
1794
1795
1796
1797
1810
1780
1811

4. People Important to Unification
Kalaniopu’u
Keoua
Kalanikupule
Kaumuali’i
Isaac Davis
Kamehameha
Kekuhaupi’o
Kiwala’o
Kahekili
John Young

5. Effects of Unification
Establishment of a Monarchy
Peaceful Rule of Kamehameha
Mamalahoe
Organization of Government
Rebuilding of Resources

6. Ideas Important to Unification
Foreign Advisors
Weaponry
Strategies

7. 1753-1760 What Happened? Importance
Kamehameha was born in Kohala on the island of Hawaii.
Kamehameha was the person who wanted unification, he led the unification of the Hawaiian islands.

8. 1780 What Happened? Importance
Kamehameha was put in charge and given the responsibility of the family’s war god: Kuka’ilimoku
The war god was a symbol of power and since he was in charge of the war god he got all of its power.

9. 1782 What Happened? Importance
Kalani’opu’u died, which led to civil war on the island of Hawaii where Kiwala’o was killed.
This was the start of unification because Kamehameha killed his cousin which gave him more power and showed the people he would not let anything get in this goal.

10. 1791 What Happened? Importance
Kamehameha killed his cousin Keoua by tricking him, then sacrificed him.
This gave him even more mana or power because killing his cousin made the people more afraid of him.

11. 1794 What Happened? Importance
Kahekili died and split up the 4 islands he ruled between Kalanikupule and Ka’eo. They battled and Ka’eo was killed by Kalaniupule, leaving him ruler of the four islands.
This made Kamehameha’s goal of uniting the islands easier because he only had to fight against Kalaniupule.

12. 1795 What Happened? Importance
The battle of Nu’uanu, Kamehameha fights against Kalaniupule. But Kalaniupule escapes and is later found and sacrificed.
This brings all islands exept Kaua’i and Ni’ihau under Kamehameha’s control.

13. 1796 What Happened? Importance
Kamehameha set forth to conquer Kaua’i, but does not fight because there was a storm.
Kamehameha is on his way to take leadership of all islands.

14. 1797 What Happened? Importance
Kamehameha made the “Law of the Splintered paddle.”
This was the first law made by a chief. It made Kamehameha a ruler because he is helping the people and showing he cares.

15. 1810 What Happened? Importance
Kamehameha made an agreement with Kaumuali’i that once he dies Kamehameha will be in control of his islands.
This is important because Kamehameha finally unites all of the Hawaiian islands with out any more wars.

16. 1811 What Happened? Importance
Kamehameha set forth on a tour of his kingdom.
Kamehameha is showing that he is concerned with his people. He is making sure that everything is working and started his own government.

17. Kamehameha Relationship Importance Self
He lead the unification of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

18. Kalaniopu’u Relationship Importance Kamehameha’s uncle
When Kamehameha’s father died, Kalaniopu’u took care of him. He got Kamehameha a teacher; Kekuhaupi’o. He also gave Kamehameha the responsibility of the family war god.

19. Kekuhaupi’o Relationship Importance
Kamehameha’s teacher from the age twelve and companion
Kekuhaupi’o taught Kamehameha the rules of warfare

20. Kiwala’o Relationship Importance
Kamehameha’s dad’s brother is Kiwala’o’s dad. Kiwala’o is his cousin.
Kamehameha defeated Kiwala’o in a battle which was the first step in unification because he gained control of Kiwala’s land.

21. Keoua Relationship Importance
Kamehameha’s cousin because he was Kiwala’o’s half brother, he was also Kamehameha’s enemy.
Kamehameha used strategy and told Keoua that they were going to “talk peace” but when Keoua arrived he was killed. This gave Kamehameha more mana and power.

22. Kahekili Relationship Importance
He was Kamehameha’s enemy and possibly Kamehameha’s father
Kahekili died of old age and his land were divided between Kaheliki’s half brother and son

23. Kalanikupule Relationship Importance
He is possibly Kamehameha’s half brother. He was also the ruler of Maui, Lana’I, Moloka’I and Oahu. He was Kamehameha’s enemy.
He fought Kamehameha in the battle of Nu’uanu and lost giving Kamehameha control of all the islands except Kauai and Ni’ihau
His body was sacrificed after found hidden in the forest.
Made it easier for Kamehameha by killing his uncle.

24. Kaumuali’i Relationship Importance Ruler of Kauai and Ni’ihau
Becomes governor of Kauai and Ni’ihau after surrendering to Kamehameha
Enemy/opponent
Realized his army wasn’t strong enough to beat Kamehameha.
Surrendered to Kamehameha- making him ruler of all the islands completing the unification.

25. John Young Relationship Importance Foreign advisor to Kamehameha
After unification he became governor of Hawai’I
Friend
Gave Kamehameha weapons, strategies
Headed a group of foreign artillery men. (soilders)

26. Isaac Davis Relationship Importance
On Kamehaeha’s board of foreign advisors.
Friend
Gave Kamehameha strategies’ weapons

27. Establish Monarchy Description What Changed Unified all islands
Kapu System
Trade with foreigners
Absolute monochry
One ruler (absolute monarchy) that makes all the rules.
Unified all islands

28. Peaceful Rule Description What Changed No civil war Kapu System
No more seasons of war
No war and no training or warriors.

29. Mamalahoe Description What Changed Law of splintered paddle
Protected everyone equally
A law made to stop people from getting robbed and attacked
Treated everyone equally

30. Government Organization
Description
What Changed
Peace between islands
Governors for each island
Used to be whoever took over the other chief, was the new chief.
Now there was assigned governors and 1 set of laws.

31. Rebuild Resources Description What Changed
Showed he cared for commoners/people, restoring fields, taro patches etc.
Allowed all people to fish and plant in all areas after Kamehameha united the islands.

32. Foreign Advisors Description Importance
Foreign advisors are people from other lands that help make decisions.
The foreign advisors that worked for Kamehameha are John Young and Isaac Davis.
John Young and Isaac Davis introduced weapons and strategies to Kamehameha to help him rule the Hawaiian islands.

33. Weaponry Description Importance
New weaponry was introduced to Kamehameha such guns, cannons and swords.
The new weaponry gave Kamehameha an advantage in unifying the Hawaiian Islands. This gave Kamehameha a stronger leader and chief.

34. Stratagies Description Importance
War Strategies were introduced to Kamehameha by John Young and Isaac Davis.
The strategies provided Kamehameha with new ways to fight against his enemies. Not telling your enemy you’re going to fight is a big advantage because they would not have time to prepare for war.