Hawaii, the 50th state : people and resources

Duration: 26 22

Genres: Educational, Educational | Historical

Year Published: 1959

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color & B&W

Sound: sound

Description: This well made film explores Hawaii, the 50th state. The Aloha State is comprised of a chain of 132 islands, home of the world's most active volcano and is the most ethnically and racially diverse states. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFdKnjmeaUvJ4ZJmENHwCCA

Complete Record: Presents an overview of Hawaii and a brief history of its volcanic formation. Reviews the history of early Polynesian settlement and the influence of diverse cultures on the Hawaiian way of life. , Explores the geologic and cultural history of our fiftieth state; examines the paradox of "aloha" land; tropical eden, military outpost and booming industrial state., Traces the Islands' geological origin, surveys physical geography and natural resources, introduces peoples, and gives an overview of major industries. Documents the Islands' history beginning with their formation from volcanic action until discovered by Captain Cook in 1778. Pictures the wide variety of races living in harmony on the islands and the influence of Polynesian culture on all island life. Hawaii's four major activities--raising pineapple and sugar cane,tourism, and the military are described with emphasis on pineapple and sugar cane culture., Traces the Islands' geological origin, surveys its physical geography and natural resources, introduces its peoples, and gives an overview of its major industries. Documents the Islands' history beginning with their formation from volcanic action until discovered by Captain Cook in 1778. Pictures the wide variety of races living in harmony on the islands and the influence of Polynesian culture on all island life. Hawaii's four major activities--raising pineapple and sugar cane, tourism, and the military are described with emphasis on pineapple and sugar cane culture., Presents an overview of Hawaii and a brief history of its volcanic formation. Reviews the history of early Polynesian settlement and the influence of diverse cultures on the Hawaiian way of life., Describes the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and the creation of their spectacular land forms. Shows views of the still-active volcanoes on the island of Hawaii and the silent craters of Maui. Includes scenes of the city of Honolulu and of sugar and pineapple plantations.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

Online Copy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOQPo8xIQlc

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