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Kamehameha III

Kamehameha III. The life and reign of Kauikeaouli. Birth. Mother: Keopuolani Father: Kamehameha Date: Around Aug. 11, 1814, but he changed it to Mar. 17 because he wanted it to be on St. Patrick’s Day. Childhood. Raised by Chief Kaikio`ewa in Kona

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Kamehameha III

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  1. Kamehameha III The life and reign of Kauikeaouli

  2. Birth • Mother: Keopuolani • Father: Kamehameha • Date: Around Aug. 11, 1814, but he changed it to Mar. 17 because he wanted it to be on St. Patrick’s Day

  3. Childhood • Raised by Chief Kaikio`ewa in Kona • Was 5 years old when he witnessed the breaking of the kapu • One of the first children to be educated by Missionaries

  4. The Young King Kamehameha III

  5. Personal Life • Had multiple wives • Married his sister Nahienaena, but after pressure from the missionaries, he ended the marriage after 7 months • Raised his nephew Alexander Liholiho (Kamehameha IV) as his own son

  6. A Young Nahi`ena`ena

  7. Becoming King • Liholiho dies in 1824 • Kauikeaouli is only 10 years old, too young to rule a kingdom • Ka`ahumanu would serve as regent (a person chosen to rule for the monarch if they are absent or too young)

  8. The King Rebels • Ka`ahumanu dies in 1832, Kinau becomes new Kuhina Nui • Kam. III did not agree with Kinau, did nit liking shairng the power anymore • 1833 Rebels and declares that he is in total control of the Gov’t • Brought back many of the old customs like the hula, got rid of many of the strict laws • Gambling drinking increased, many stopped going to church • Kam III forced to return to sharing powers 1835

  9. Foreign Relations • Conflict with Catholics in Hawaii, many did not want them • Paulet Incident: Hawaii was under British rule from Feb. 25, 1843-July 31, 1843 • 1845, U.S. thought about acquiring Pearl Harbor as a military port • California gold rush sparked rumors that Hawaii would be next on U.S agenda

  10. Constitution of 1840 • Changed Hawai`i from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy=King is not supreme ruler • Executive, Legislative ,and Judicial branch • Male commoners part of the government

  11. Constitution of 1852 • Constitution of 1840 needed to be updated • Reduced Kam III powers as King

  12. The Great Mahele • Who: Kam III and his advisors, land commission • What: Division of land that allowed people to own land • When: Jan 27, 1848 • Why: Foreigners wanted the right to own land, Hawaiian culture did not have the concept of owning land. It was believed that private land ownership would make Hawai`i more like foreign countries and thus less chance to be taken over

  13. Kuleana Act 1850 • Pros: Allowed Maka`ainana to own land • Cons: 1. Foreigners could also buy land 2. Many Maka`ainana did not file in time because they did not know how to file and fulfill all the requirements, ended up with only 1% of the available land 3. Some lost their land because they did not live on it or pay their taxes and foreigners bought it

  14. Death • December 16, 1854 after being in poor health for more than a year • 41 years old • Buried at the Royal Mausoleum in Nu`uanu • Hanai son Alexander Liholiho becomes Kamehameha IV

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