HWST 107A Final
Ideally, the division of lands in Hawaii during the Mahele was to be split in which of the following ways?
1/3 Government, 1/3 King & Alii Nui, 1/3 Maka-ainana
What year in American history did the unfortunate event known as the Trail of Tears happen?
1838
The Joint Resolution that enacted annexation of the Hawaiian Islands took place in which of the following years?
1898
When was the Newlands's Resolution signed?
1898
What year was the Hawai-i Organic Act enacted?
1900
When was the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act written and enacted?
1920-1921
What were the Anti-Annexation Petitions?
Over 38,000 signatures collected by Hui Kalai-aina and Hui Aloha Aina
In reference to the film "First Contact", the New Guinea Highlands is located in which of the following places?
Papua New Guinea, Melanesia
The word Kalai-aina in the puke wehewehe is translated as:
Political; politics; political economy. Lit., land carving.
During the Mahele, some of the missionaries felt that the Mahele would be an example of a specific kind of behaviour. What was this behaviour?
Pono (Righteous and Just)
Which of the following best describes the historical Native Hawaiian figure James Kaulia?
President of Hui Aloha Aina and said "We, the nation (lahui) will never consent to the annexation of our lands, until the very last patriot lives."
Which of the following best describes the historical Native Hawaiian figure Robert M Kaaoao?
President of the Kalaupapa branch of the Hui Aloha Aina anti-annexation group
Who authored the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act?
Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole
The purpose of the Mahele was to covert land. Which of the following best expresses the purpose and result of the Mahele?
Privatization of land from a traditional land tenure status
In addition to the Waitangi Tribunal, the Maori people of New Zealand also have another means of self-determination within the Crown government. Where else do they have authority?
Through the Maori Representation Act of 1867 providing an initial four electorates for Maori to vote and represent themselves
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands' mission is to do which of the following?
To fulfill the responsibilities of the Hawaiian Homes Act of 1920
What was the purpose of the Buke Mahele, or the Mahele Book(s)?
To record the land titles of the Mahele
The word Buke Mahele in the puke wehewehe is translated as:
Transactions of the privatization of Hawaii land that recorded land titles into books.
Who acknowledges complicity (involvement with others in illegal or wrongdoing activities) in the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii?
US and the United Church of Christ
The bombing of the USS Maine in Cuba initiated what is known as the Spanish-American war. How did this act influence historical events in Hawaii?
US annexation of Hawaii
Who else acknowledged complicity (involvement with others in illegal or wrongdoing activities) in the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii?
United Church of Christ
What counter event happened in 1895?
Wilcox revolt
What was the purpose for the name change to the "Republic of Hawaii"?
Win favorable public opinion in the U.S.
Was there a blood quantum on who could receive Hawaiian Homes?
Yes, only those who were %50 or more
What was the purpose of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act?
a land trust to provide land to Native Hawaiians to live on
During which century in history are the first documentations of Europeans exploring Polynesia?
during the 1500s A.C.E.
The Crown Lands refers to which of the following?
lands that were held by the King and the Kingdom Government as acquired during the Mahele
What was the complaint in the court case Doe v. Kamehameha?
the Hawaiian only admission policy violated non-Hawaiians' rights to education
Who declared themselves a Republic of Hawaii?
the Provisional government
In the court case Rice v. Cayetano, Hawaii's denial of Rice's right to vote in OHA trustee elections was a violation of the 15th Amendment. What was the result of the decision made?
"Hawaiian" and "Native Hawaiian" constituted as only a race and not as an indigenous people
What solution was given by the Missionaries "to render (the Natives) industrious, moral and happy"?
"give them a heavy dose of the gospel, and more importantly allow them to hold land in fee."
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is a trust that covers a broad mandate of Hawaiian concerns. What year was this semi-autonomous agency created and after which historical event?
1978 after a Constitutional Convention
What year did the drafting of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples commence?
1985
How many acres did the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act set aside?
200,000
What year was the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations?
2007
Which of the following best describe the Akaka Bill?
A Native Hawaiian Reorganization Government Act
Who is Tupaia and which of the following details his importance to Oceanic histories?
A chiefly master navigator from Rai-atea who sailed with Cpt Cook & informed Cook where to locate other islands
Which of the following best describes the political concept of State within State?
A condition in which a colonizing nation provides for a liaison agency between the colonizer and native people. Comparable to the status of a county.
Which of the following best describes the political concept of Nation within Nation?
A national body which exists within the boundaries of another and maintains a political relationship with such as well as jurisdiction over its own people and territory
Which of the following best describes the political concept of Free Association?
A semi-sovereign political status in which the colonized nation is internally governed and enters into a political relationship with the colonizing nation—usually military/strategic rights.
Why is the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples important?
A. A comprehensive instrument developed by indigenous peoples, nation states, UN agencies, and NGOs over twenty years B. The Declaration is seen as representing minimum standards for the survival, dignity, and well being of indigenous peoples C. Indigenous peoples actively shaped the Declaration and contributed their knowledge in a concrete and collective manner D. Adopted by 143 countries *E. All of the above
What was the "Hawaiian League"?
A. A group also known as the annexation club B. Members also member of the Committee of Safety C. Leader was Lorrin A. Thurston D. Considered a secret society club *E. all of the above
Hui Kalai-aina was a political party that advocated which of the following issues?
A. Anti-annexation to the United States of America B. Protested against the Bayonet "document" (i.e. Bayonet constitution) C. Supported the restoration of the previous constitution of 1864 *D. All of the above
What is Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole most notable for?
A. Kilauea State Park B. Hawaiian Homes Commission Act C. Women's Voting Rights *D. All of the above
There were different Buke Māhele used to record land title and the Mōʻī Kamehameha III was troubled by this. What did William Lee promise to the King to quell his fears regarding the land and government takeover?
A. Lee promised that the land titles listed in the books would prevent a take over of the government. B. Lee promised that in the event of a takeover, the titles listed in the books would be honored and respected—unfortunately that was not the case in 1893. C. Lee did not make any promises and this resulted in an argument and destroyed his friendship with the King. *D. All of the above.
What did the missionaries claim was the reason for the decline of the Native Hawaiian population?
A. Licentious behavior (promiscuous) B. Indolent behavior (lazy) C. Improvident behavior (not having foresight and/or thoughtless) D. Ignorant (uneducated and unsophisticated) *E. All of the above
In New Zealand, the Tribunal, or a seat/bench of judges, established in 1975 oversees the Treaty of Waitangi. What is the function of this Tribunal in New Zealand?
A. Oversee the integrity of the words of the Treaty B. Determine if claims show a disadvantage to the Maori C. Investigate all the facts of a claim D. Determine if a claim can be brought against the Crown (the government of the country) *E. All of the above
Manifest Destiny" can be linked to which of the following item(s)?
A. Papal Bulls B. US expansionism C. Doctrine of Discovery *D. All of the above
OHA is an office written into the State Constitution. Initial requirements for participating in the election of the Board of Trustees for OHA required genealogical descent to vote. In Rice v. Cayetano, what was the Plaintiff's complaint?
A. State of Hawaii laws at this time allowed only Native Hawaiians and Hawaiians to vote for the Trustees of OHA as stipulated in the State constitution B. Rice's right to vote was violated C. State of Hawaii violated U.S. 15th Amendment *D. All of the above
What was R.C. Wyllie's view on land in Hawaii and what were his intentions?
A. The lands of Hawaii lay in waste because they were not properly used. B. The lands of Hawaii were not developed with agriculture. C. The Native Hawaiians did not know how to properly cultivate the land. *D. All of the above.
Which of the following items are listed in the US policy law 103-150?
A. U.S. acknowledges the historical significance of the overthrow which resulted in the suppression of the inherent sovereignty of the Native Hawaiian people B. recognizes and commends efforts of reconciliation initiated by the State of Hawaii and the United Church of Christ C. Apologizes on behalf of the people of U.S. for the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii D. Expresses a commitment to acknowledge the ramifications of the overthrow in order to provide a proper foundation for reconciliation E. urges the President of the U.S. to support reconciliation efforts between the U.S. and the Native Hawaiian people. *F. All of the above
What is the Mahele?
A. a privatization of lands that commenced in 1848 B. 1/3 of lands given to the Government, 1/3 to King and Alii Nui, 1/3 to Maka-ainana C. lands that were meant to be held by the people in perpetuity (indefinite, forever) D. a division of lands that ultimately brought landless-ness and therefore homelessness to the Native people of Hawaii *E. All of the above
Who is John L Stevens?
A. the Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs B. an investigator for President Grover Cleveland C. an advocate for the Provisional Government D. a usurper *E. None of the above He is: US Minister to the Kingdom of Hawaii
What were some of the reasons given by the missionaries that explained why it was necessary for the privatization of land in Hawaii?
A. the land lay in waste and was unproductive B. owning land would make the Native people happy
As Doe v. Kamehameha went through the court system, how did the plaintiffs want to proceed?
A. the plaintiffs wanted to proceed anonymously B. the plaintiffs stated they were in fear of their livelihood C. the plaintiffs described the public (Hawaiians) as aggressive towards the court case and the plaintiffs involved *D. all of the above
What items did the Europeans use to exercise their strength and dominance over the native peoples?
A.Made examples out of the Natives through beatings and floggings. B. Used excessive force through killings of the Natives. C. Belittled the Natives' religions, languages, clothing, and ways of life. *D. All of the above. *G. Indian Removal Act
James Blount was investigating which of the following events in Hawaii?
Actions of the "Committee of Safety" and the installment of a Provisional Government
Which of the following best describes the historical Native Hawaiian figure Emma Nawahī ?
Active member of the anti-annexation group Hui Hawaii Aloha Aina o Na Wahine (Hawaiian Women's Patriot League).
The "Doctrine of Discovery" was a concept of public law that allowed which of the following items?
Allowed Christians explorers to lay claim to non-christianized lands
The ABCFM were missionaries sent from which country?
America
A US Joint Resolution of 1898 provided for which of the following events to occur?
Annexation
What legal action did congress take in 1898 that involved the Hawaiian Islands?
Annexation
Which of the following court cases is the second major court case in Hawaii to attack the autonomy of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and increase the disadvantage of Native Hawaiians rights to self determination?
Arakaki v. State of Hawaii
Which four countries initially voted against adopting the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in 2007?
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States of America
Why did the Europeans accept Tupaia and Puhoru onto their ships and allow them to sail with them?
Because Tupai and Puhoru could navigate the Europeans to "new" islands and other lands.
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands' is an executive branch agency. Why is this important and unique to know and understand?
Because it is written into the Admission Act of 1959 and thereby a part of the State constitution
Which one of the following royal chiefs was responsible for establishing a land trust for education?
Bernice Pauahi Bishop (Granddaughter of Kamehameha I)
Where does the Office of Hawaiian Affairs revenues come from?
Ceded Lands from the State of Hawaii
On what anniversary was US Public Law 103-150 signed?
Centennial of the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii
The word Maka-ainana in the puke wehewehe is translated as:
Commoner, populace, people in general; citizen, subject. Lit., people that attend the land.
Which of the following best describes the political concept of Independence?
Complete succession form colonizing nation. Full jurisdiction over all aspects of government and control of the land.
Ceded Lands are:
Crown lands of the Hawaiian Monarchy illegally acquired in 1893
DHHL is are initials for which of the following executive branch agencies?
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
How did the U.S. Supreme Court decide on Doe v. Kamehameha?
Doe vs. Kamehameha Schools plaintiffs cannot proceed anonymously
King Lunalilo was responsible for providing recourse to which social care with his land trust?
Elderly care
"Manifest Destiny" was a term used to support which of the following U.S. actions?
Expansionism
In the film "First Contact," what were the Leahy brothers looking for?
Gold
Where do the ceded lands originate from?
Government and Crown lands from the Kingdom of Hawaii
The word Ali-i Nui in the puke wehewehe is translated as:
High chief, chiefess, officer, ruler, monarch, peer, headman, noble, aristocrat, king, queen, commander.
Why is the Office of Hawaiian Affairs unique?
It is a semi-autonomous state agency enacted as a part of the State of Hawaii Constitution
What is the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi
It is the founding document of Aotearoa signed in 1840
What is the significance of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs mandate?
It provides assistance for the betterment of all Native Hawaiians and is not a trust with a specific objective like previous trusts established
What did the missionaries say was the result of "licentious, indolent, improvident, and ignorant" behaviour?
It resulted in the decline of the Native Hawaiian population
Who did U.S. President Grover Cleveland send to Hawaii?
James Blount
Who wrote the Blount Report?
James H. Blount
In 1893, the Kingdom of Hawaii was overthrown by a group of citizens known as the "Committee of Safety". Who directly assisted the Committee Safety and implicated the U.S. in the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
John L. Stevens
Hui Kalai-aina was formed in response to which historical event?
King Kalakaua was coerced to sign and enact an illegal constitution
Which one of the following royalty chiefs was responsible for establishing a land trust for elderly care?
King Lunalilo
Queen Kapiolani was responsible for providing recourse to which social care with her land trust?
Medical care for women and children
Which of the following best describes the historical Native Hawaiian figure William Auld?
One of the four men sent to Washington D.C. to present the anti-annexation petitions to President McKinley and to the U.S. Congress.
Queen Liliuokalani was responsible for providing recourse for which social care with her land trust?
Orphaned and destitute children
What was an additional consequence of the blood quantum that was stipulated in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act?
Psychological manipulation and oppression of identity of the people through blood quantum segregation
Which one of the following high royal chiefs was responsible for establishing a land trust for general medicine care?
Queen Emma (wife to King Alexander Liholiho, Kamehameha IV)
Which one of the following high royal chiefs was responsible for establishing a land trust for women and children care?
Queen Kapiolani (wife to King Kalakaua, Merry Monarch)
Hui Aloha Aina was an organization that supported which of the following persons?
Queen Liliuokalani
Who revolted in 1895 against the Republic of Hawaii?
Robert Wilcox
What war during the 1890s commenced that promulgated U.S. annexation of the Hawaiian Islands regardless of the illegal overthrow and installment of a Republic government?
Spanish-America War
What is the significance of the Polynesian chiefs who were from Taputapuatea in Anne Salmond's "Two Worlds" reading article?
Taputapuatea was a center of navigation and the native chiefs were master navigators
What is another common name for U.S. policy law 103-150?
The Apology Bill
The Treaty of Waitangi is an agreement between which two groups?
The British and the Natives of New Zealand
Which version of the Treaty of Waitangi did the majority of the New Zealand tribes sign?
The Maori version
What is the Joint Resolution of 1898 called?
The Newlands Resolution
Why was the Office of Hawaiian Affairs established?
The State's fiduciary (trust) responsibility was not properly managed regarding the public trust of ceded lands and the objectives set in section 5f in the Admission Act
The founding document of New Zealand is known as which of the following?
The Treaty of Waitangi
Which of the following notes were made in James Blount's report on the events in Hawaii concerning the actions of the "Committee of Safety"?
Their actions were an act of war towards the Hawaiian Kingdom
The forced movement of thousands of Native Americans in 1838 resulted in over 4,000 deaths. Because of the starvation, disease, and exhaustion this event has since become known as which of the follow?
the Trail of Tears