What did the Europeans bring with them to Hawaii?

Cook introduced European plants to the islands — including pumpkins, melons, and onions — and also brought English pigs, goats, and sheep. [79] Captain William Broughton had his men plant grapevines and vegetable fields during the ship’s visit.

What happened to Hawaii when European settlers arrived in their land?

The missionaries who arrived brought with them countless diseases as well that furthered the death and suffering. Hundreds of thousands of deaths occurred at this time, leading to a sharp decline in the population of Native Hawaiians.

What did Hawaiians trade?

Between about 1810 and 1820, the major item of Hawaiian trade was sandalwood; this trade continued at an accelerated rate following Kamehameha’s death. [117] By the mid-1830s, supplies of sandalwood were virtually exhausted, and other commodities such as salt, coconut oil, and beef cattle had begun to take its place.

What disease killed the Hawaiians?

The advent of leprosy (also known as Hansen’s Disease) in the Hawaiian Islands brought separation and immense sadness to the Hawaiian people. The disease was brought to the islands in the mid 1800s and was widespread by the 1860s.

What is the dominant race in Hawaii?

Using Race Alone or in Combination estimates, which includes people in each race group with which they identify, the majority race group in the state was Asian, followed by White, and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.

What benefits do Native Hawaiians get?

Under a program created by Congress in 1921, Native Hawaiians with strong bloodlines can get land for a home for $1 a year. Those with more mixed ancestry still receive many other benefits, including low-interest loans and admission for their children to the richly endowed and highly regarded Kamehameha Schools.

Who owns most of Maui?

Ranked by Acres owned

Rank	Owner name	Islands
1	State of Hawaii	Maui
2	Pulama Lanai	Lanai
3	Alexander & Baldwin Inc.	Maui
4	Molokai Ranch	Molokai