World History
History of Hawaii. This is a decent (although uneven) history of the American state of Hawaii. Of particular interest is the last paragraph which takes aim at the Hawaiian Independence (separatist) Movement. Hawaiian independence from the USA is no more likely to occur than Alaskan or Texan independence...
From the site:
There is little popular sentiment in Hawaii for independence from the United States of America although a small vocal group repeatedly rails for this. Independence from the USA would be virtually impossible to achieve anyway. Hawaii is recognized by international law as an American possession. Further, the American Civil War clearly established that an American state may not leave the Union. Independence for Hawaii would require an amendment to the American Constitution allowing states to secede followed by a vote of all Hawaiian citizens (not just those of Hawaiian descent) actually favoring independence.
- Were Hawaii And Texas Legally Annexed To The United States?
Free Hawaii has an interesting but I think pointless post up about the American annexation of Hawaii in 1898. It reads, "The United States Congress twice rejected treaties proposing the annexation of Hawai`i. They opted to 'annex' Hawai`i by joint...
- James Henderson Blount - American Rebel Separatist
James Henderson Blount was an American Congressman from Georgia. He served in the House of Representatives from 1873 to 1893 and also served as the American Minister to Hawaii. However, he is probably best known for his role in issuing one of gospels...
- Fun Geography Games
Thanks to Byzantium's Shores for leading me towards two fun geography games. Both are simple. Type in as many American states or UN member nations as you can in ten minutes. Spelling counts! The American states game is here and the UN nation one is...
- Wacky American Separatists
The world is full of regions and ethnic groups clamoring for independence. Some have valid causes, most do not. Just because you have your own administrative region or history as a people going back thousands of years does not mean you get your own nation...
- Hawaii's Royalty On Stamps
Hawaii's Royalty on Stamps Brief information about the Kingdom of Hawaii, the Kamehameha kings, and their portrayal on stamps between 1853 and 1892. From the site: The Kingdom of Hawaii issued stamps from 1851 to 1892. Then after a coup, Hawaii's...
World History
History of Hawaii
History of Hawaii. This is a decent (although uneven) history of the American state of Hawaii. Of particular interest is the last paragraph which takes aim at the Hawaiian Independence (separatist) Movement. Hawaiian independence from the USA is no more likely to occur than Alaskan or Texan independence...
From the site:
There is little popular sentiment in Hawaii for independence from the United States of America although a small vocal group repeatedly rails for this. Independence from the USA would be virtually impossible to achieve anyway. Hawaii is recognized by international law as an American possession. Further, the American Civil War clearly established that an American state may not leave the Union. Independence for Hawaii would require an amendment to the American Constitution allowing states to secede followed by a vote of all Hawaiian citizens (not just those of Hawaiian descent) actually favoring independence.
- Were Hawaii And Texas Legally Annexed To The United States?
Free Hawaii has an interesting but I think pointless post up about the American annexation of Hawaii in 1898. It reads, "The United States Congress twice rejected treaties proposing the annexation of Hawai`i. They opted to 'annex' Hawai`i by joint...
- James Henderson Blount - American Rebel Separatist
James Henderson Blount was an American Congressman from Georgia. He served in the House of Representatives from 1873 to 1893 and also served as the American Minister to Hawaii. However, he is probably best known for his role in issuing one of gospels...
- Fun Geography Games
Thanks to Byzantium's Shores for leading me towards two fun geography games. Both are simple. Type in as many American states or UN member nations as you can in ten minutes. Spelling counts! The American states game is here and the UN nation one is...
- Wacky American Separatists
The world is full of regions and ethnic groups clamoring for independence. Some have valid causes, most do not. Just because you have your own administrative region or history as a people going back thousands of years does not mean you get your own nation...
- Hawaii's Royalty On Stamps
Hawaii's Royalty on Stamps Brief information about the Kingdom of Hawaii, the Kamehameha kings, and their portrayal on stamps between 1853 and 1892. From the site: The Kingdom of Hawaii issued stamps from 1851 to 1892. Then after a coup, Hawaii's...