Historical Events tagged with "native hawaiians"
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James Cook Killed by Native Hawaiians
James Cook was killed by Native Hawaiians during a conflict at Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island. Cook had initially made peaceful contact with the locals but a series of misunderstandings led to escalating tensions. After an unsuccessful attempt to retrieve a stolen boat, confrontations arose, culminating in violence and Cook's death.
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James Cook, a British explorer, became the first European to reach the Hawaiian Islands, which he named the 'Sandwich Islands' in honor of the Earl of Sandwich. Upon arrival in the islands, Cook and his crew encountered native Hawaiians, marking a significant point of cultural exchange. Cook's expedition was part of his broader mission to explore the Pacific Ocean, and this discovery opened an important chapter in European interaction with the islands.
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