HWST 107 Exam

Kamehameha - correct answer-in 1791, defeated all contenders for the throne, became Mō`i of Hawaii Island Reputed son of Kahekili (died in 1792) Began a series of wars w various island subchiefs By 1795, controlled all islands except Kaua'i and Ni'ihau Ruled by negotiations by 1805 united t...

Ahupua'a - correct answer-Land division from the mountain to the ocean Kapu - correct answer-The laws/ forbidden things Mālama ʻĀina - correct answer-Take care of the land (so the land will take care of you) Pono - correct answer-Good balance (In nature/in life) Moʻo - correct answer-A plot...

Why is the U.S. interested in Pacific island possessions during this period of American Empire building in the early 20th century? ○ Think: What role(s) does Hawaiʻi, American Sāmoa, Guam, and Micronesia play in regards to the U.S. military? - correct answer-strategic military purposes Why d...

What is the difference between militarism and militarization? - correct answer-Militarism: the ideology that a nation should maintain and be ready to use its strong military capabilities to advance its national interest. Using the military to threaten and take Militarization: is the use of the mi...

Why is the U.S. interested in Pacific island possessions during this period of American Empire building in the early 20th century? - correct answer-the US wants to use the pacific territories for their strategic military position Think: What role(s) does Hawaiʻi, American Sāmoa, Guam, and Micro...