Chapter 10 quiz Flashcards
When did Hawai’i become more focused on sugar?
1870’s
What were the challenges of planting sugar cane
Rodents, plant diseases, and insects
In 1882 the planters formed an organization, what was it called?
Plant Labor and Supply Co
What was Hawai’i’s greatest assets for growing sugarcane?
water
True or false did the plantations in Hawaii decrease?
True, but the land area grew
How much land was used for the plantation?
around 10,000 acres, in 1880 it jumped to 22,000 acres!!
How long does it take to produce sugar?
18 months or half a year just for it to mature then it takes several more months because of processing it and selling it.
Did planters with small plantations plant a lot?
No!! Because sugarcane takes up a lot of space!
What happened between 1866 and 1867 in Hawai’i?
Economic depression hit Hawai’i
How did the high tariff make it difficult to sell products?
Because planters and their agents couldn’t pay their bills.
What were the two ways to end the high tariff?
annexation and reciprocity treaty
When did the Hawaiian government propose a reciprocity treaty?
As early as 1848 and again in 1852
What was the US Senate known for?
The person who approved the treaties
What was Hawai’i’s strategy to benfit the United States both militarily and commercially?
Location
In 1875 during Kalakaus regin was the reciprocity treaty successful?
Yes, it was negotiated
Was the reciprocity treaty temporary?
No
What did Kalakau urge the United States president?
To adopt the treaties
Who declared that the treaty would hurt southern rice and producers
Southern senators
Who is The Big Five?
a company that would go on to dominate Hawai’i’s economy
Who was the oldest of The Big Five?
C. Brewer & Co., Ltd
Who was the ONLY factor founded by missionaries
Castle & Cooke, LTD
Who was the only one in the Big Five that founded sugar ALONE?
Alexander & Baldwin
