PLANT USETODAY

`AI KAPU

• 1819– Kamehameha I died

– End of `ai kapu by Liholiho (Kamehameha II) & Ka`ahumanu

LOSS OF THE LUNAR CALENDAR

• The rhythms of the moon dictated when planting, harvesting and fishing activities should occur

`ILIAHI

• `Iliahi – sandalwood

• First commercial venture with the West

INTRODUCTION OF FOREIGN PLANTS & ANIMALS

• Horses, cattle, sheep, goats

• Introduction of foreign plants

THE GREAT MĀHELE

• 1848 – 1855

• Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha III)

OVERTHROW &ANNEXATION

• 1893 – Overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy– Queen Lili`uokalani

• 1898 – Annexation by the United States government

MAHI`AI TODAY

HULA

• 1830 – Hula was banned from being performed publicly

• 1859 – Required to obtain a license for hula performances

• 1870 – Law restricting public hula was repealed

PLANT USE TODAY

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