Hawaiian History and Political Landscape

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on Hawaiian history, political parties, and significant events leading to Hawaii's statehood.

The Big Five

A group of five powerful sugar-industry-related companies that dominated Hawaii's economy, politics, and society from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries.

Keynesian Economic Theory

An economic theory that advocates for government spending to stimulate economic growth, especially during a recession.

Supply-side Economics

An economic theory that argues tax cuts on businesses will spur economic growth by allowing them to hire more workers.

Democratic Revolution of 1954

A significant political shift where the Democratic Party gained power in Hawaii, winning 22 of the 30 seats in the territorial House due to the declining influence of the 'Big Five' sugar companies.

International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU)

A labor union that played a crucial role in labor movements in Hawaii, particularly during strikes in the 1940s and 1950s.

Statehood Day

The day, celebrated on the 3rd Friday in August, when Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state of the United States.

Kahoʻolawe

An uninhabited Hawaiian island that was formerly used for military training and has been subject to restoration efforts due to its environmental damage.

Forbidden Island

A nickname for Niihau, reflecting the island's isolation and preservation of traditional Hawaiian culture.

Hawaiian Admission Act

Legislation passed in 1959 that approved the admission of Hawaii as the 50th state of the U.S.

Walter Ritte

An activist known for his involvement in protests to stop military bombings on Kahoʻolawe.

Oligarchy

A form of power structure in which power resides in the hands of a small number of people; used to describe the political influence of the 'Big Five' in Hawaii.