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History Of Polynesians: The First Known Settlers Of Hawaii
The first known settlers of Hawaii reached Hawaii arrived in 300 CE.
These people were Polynesians. A second group of Polynesians reached Hawaii in 1200 CE. The Hawaiian Islands were first visited by a European expedition lead by English, James cook. These curious Hawaiians were very friendly to the new comers. A few months later the expedition left to find the Northeast Passage, but was forced to turn back when a massive storm hit. Cook and his expedition returned to the islands with greed and they stole many belongings. In a fight between the Hawaiians and the expedition Captain James Cook was killed.
When the first missionaries found Hawaii in 1820, King Kamahi 3 allowed them to teach Christianity. These missionaries helped establish

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