Kamehameha the Great

As a result Kamehameha the Great immerged as the first king of all Hawaii.
Secondly, Kamehameha the Great was a magnificent warrior. He had both strength and brains. He was 6 and a half feet tall, and was very muscular. Even though he was the head general, in times of battles it was said that he slain an overwhelming number of people. In addition, he was extremely smart. Ever since he was 5 years of age he was taught about strategic war maneuvers. Therefore he was a great commander. His ties with Isaac Davis and John Young were extremely detrimental in his success for capturing all the Islands, for the two Europeans taught Kamehameha’s force how to use firearms (Gale, 231).

Other ties with America helped aid him with getting guns and ammunition. Because Kamehameha the Great was a fine Warrior and Commander, it adds to the list of why he is a legend in Hawaii.

Lastly, Kamehameha the Great was a just leader. The people of Hawaii during his rule had no problem with him. He protected the common people from abuse from higher classes and outlawed human sacrifice. He created the “Law of the Splintered Paddle”, which allegedly originated from when Kamehameha was stricken by a paddle by a fisher man in time of a battle. When Kamehameha was hit the paddle broke and he became unconscious. After the battle, the fisher man was brought before Kamehameha and was given land and money, Kamehameha didn’t blame the fisher man for harming him because it was in time of battle and the fisher man was just guarding himself. Kamehameha said, “ Let every elderly person, women and child lie by the roadside in safety.” The law provides the safety for noncombatants in wartime. In addition, Kamehameha strengthen the Hawaiian society by collecting taxes to increase commerce between America, built houses, irrigation ditches, and brought about a cheerful and peaceful aura to Hawaii.

In conclusion, Kamehameha the Great was indeed a great ruler of Hawaii. He united the Islands of Hawaii, was without doubt one of the best warriors, and also a prosperous ruler. For uniting the Islands of Hawaii, Kamehameha the V declared a holiday, Kamehameha Day, which takes place every June 11th. There’s no wonder why people call him the “Napoleon of the Pacific”, since he was an almighty warrior. Statues all over Hawaii and one of him in the United States Capitol are signs of his kindness and greatness. To sum it up Kamehameha was a courageous and beloved leader who united Hawaii. Truly Kamehameha the Great was the greatest ruler, period!

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