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Years That Changed History: 1776

Summary

Learn about the civilization of Hawaiʻi in the 18th century, its system of religion, government, and sophisticated agriculture. Witness how the discovery of Hawaiʻi by the British navy in 1776 led to the creation of the Hawaiian navy under the ruler Kamehameha, who conquered and ruled the islands, controlling trade with foreign empires and transforming the trading network that crossed the Pacific.

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