Even The Royals Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawai’i Part 1: Girls Just Want to Have Political Autonomy | 11
Mar 4, 2024
Queen Lili’uokalani, the last monarch of Hawai’i, was a passionate writer and philanthropist committed to her people. In this engaging discussion, she reflects on the looming threats of American imperialism and her determination to protect her kingdom. Listeners will hear about her difficult childhood experiences in an American boarding school and her struggles with political autonomy. The narrative also delves into the tumultuous political landscape, including the challenges posed by foreign interests and the coup at Iolani Palace.
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Resistance To Foreign Encroachment
- Queen Liliʻuokalani resisted American and business influence to protect Hawaiian sovereignty and culture.
- Her proposed constitution aimed to restore monarchical power and rights to Native Hawaiians amid foreign encroachment.
Childhood At Missionary School
- At age four, Liliʻuokalani attended a missionary-run boarding school meant to train future rulers in Western manners.
- She secretly pocketed rolls to feed her hungry brother and endured strict discipline from teachers.
Land Laws Reshaped Hawaiian Power
- American planters pushed private land ownership and legal changes that enabled foreigners to acquire Hawaiian land.
- This shift displaced Native Hawaiians and concentrated economic power in foreign hands.