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Grade 4
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Unit 6: The West
Chapter 12: History and Economy of the West
 
Social Studies
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Liliuokalani
This is a brief biography of Liliuokalani, the last queen of the Hawaiian Islands. Read about her struggle to restore power despite intervention by the United States government in the 19th century.
http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/biographies/liliuokalani.html
 
Social Studies
Queen Liliuokalani (1838-1917)
From the Queen Liliuokalani Children's Center, this site presents important facts about Hawaii's last ruler. You may also access the Queen's commemorative songs that she composed.
http://www.onipaa.org/jsp/page.jsp?pagetype=about
 
Social Studies
The Royal Family of Hawaii
You can explore the lineage of the Hawaiian monarchy beginning with King Kamehameha I. There is detailed coverage of Liliuokalani, the last queen of the Hawaiian Islands.
http://www.royalty.nu/America/Hawaii.html