Kamehameha I By: John K. Andrade. Kamehamehas Legendary Birth Kamehameha was born at Kokoiki, Hawaii in Kohala on the Big Island His Mother was Queen.

Kamehameha IKamehameha I

By: John K. AndradeBy: John K. Andrade

Kamehameha’s Legendary Birth

Kamehameha’s Legendary Birth

Kamehameha was born at Kokoiki, Hawaii in Kohala on the Big Island

His Mother was Queen Kekuiapoiwa II His Father was King Keoua Nui His birth name was “Pai’ea”, which

means “Hard-Shelled Crab” Scientists think that Halley’s comet was

seen during Kamehameha’s birth. That’s why it was so legendary.

Kamehameha was born at Kokoiki, Hawaii in Kohala on the Big Island

His Mother was Queen Kekuiapoiwa II His Father was King Keoua Nui His birth name was “Pai’ea”, which

means “Hard-Shelled Crab” Scientists think that Halley’s comet was

seen during Kamehameha’s birth. That’s why it was so legendary.

Halley’s CometHalley’s Comet

How did he learn how to fight?

How did he learn how to fight?

Kamehameha was taught how to fight by my ancestor, Kekuhaupi’o

Kekuhaupi’o was the best warrior in all Hawaii at that time

Kamehameha was taught how to fight by my ancestor, Kekuhaupi’o

Kekuhaupi’o was the best warrior in all Hawaii at that time

How did Kamehameha Conquer all the Hawaiian

Islands?

How did Kamehameha Conquer all the Hawaiian

Islands?

He and his army sailed to each island in Peleleu War Canoes and forced the chief or chiefess to give up his or her throne.

He and his army sailed to each island in Peleleu War Canoes and forced the chief or chiefess to give up his or her throne.

What was Kamehameha’s First Battle?

What was Kamehameha’s First Battle?

His first battle was against Chief Kahekili, the chief of Maui

His first battle was against Chief Kahekili, the chief of Maui

What was Kamehameha’s Last Battle?

What was Kamehameha’s Last Battle?

His last battle was at the Nu’uanu Pali in O’ahu

He Forced O’ahu’s warriors right of the Pali (cliff)

His last battle was at the Nu’uanu Pali in O’ahu

He Forced O’ahu’s warriors right of the Pali (cliff)

Who was Kamehameha’s spouse?

Who was Kamehameha’s spouse?

Kamehameha had a few spouses.

His absolute favorite spouse was Queen Ka’ahumanu.

Kamehameha had a few spouses.

His absolute favorite spouse was Queen Ka’ahumanu.

Who was Kamehameha’s heir to the throne?

Who was Kamehameha’s heir to the throne?

Kamehameha’s heir was Liholiho, also known as Kamehameha II

Liholiho was Kamehameha’s first child.

Kamehameha’s heir was Liholiho, also known as Kamehameha II

Liholiho was Kamehameha’s first child.

What did Kamehameha do when Liholiho took over?

What did Kamehameha do when Liholiho took over?

Kamehameha acted as an administrator.

He had the authority to keep things in order.

Kamehameha acted as an administrator.

He had the authority to keep things in order.

Kamehameha’s DeathKamehameha’s Death

Kamehameha died in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in 1819.

He probably died when he was 61 years old

Kamehameha’s body was buried in secret by his trusted friends, Hoapili and Ho’olulu

Kamehameha died in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in 1819.

He probably died when he was 61 years old

Kamehameha’s body was buried in secret by his trusted friends, Hoapili and Ho’olulu

Kamehameha DayKamehameha Day

Kamehameha Day occurs every June 11th of every year

It celebrates the unification of the islands

People drape Leis on his statue every time this holiday occurs

Kamehameha Day occurs every June 11th of every year

It celebrates the unification of the islands

People drape Leis on his statue every time this holiday occurs

Interesting Fact!Interesting Fact!

Did you know that Kamehameha I created Hawaii’s state flag?

He used the British Jack in the corner to symbolize our relations with Britain

Did you know that Kamehameha I created Hawaii’s state flag?

He used the British Jack in the corner to symbolize our relations with Britain

Project ResourcesProject Resources

Kamehameha I on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamehameha_I

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