Scenarios about 'hawaii'
The 50th U.S. state comprising an archipelago of eight major islands in the central Pacific Ocean. Originally an independent kingdom with a rich Polynesian culture, Hawaii experienced European contact in 1778, American colonization, a controversial annexation in 1898, and eventual statehood in 1959. In alternate history scenarios, Hawaii often features in timelines exploring continued independence, Japanese occupation during World War II, or different colonial powers controlling the strategically important islands.
What If Hawaii Never Joined The United States?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Hawaiian Kingdom maintained its sovereignty, avoiding annexation by the United States and potentially emerging as an independent Pacific power.
What If Honolulu Limited Tourism Development?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Hawai'i's capital implemented strict tourism controls in the 1960s, potentially transforming the island's economy, culture, and environment.
What If Same-Sex Marriage Was Legalized Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where same-sex marriage gained legal recognition in the United States during the 1990s, dramatically altering the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights, constitutional law, and social attitudes in America and beyond.
What If Surfing Never Became Popular?
Exploring the alternate timeline where surfing remained an obscure Hawaiian practice rather than becoming a global cultural phenomenon, transforming coastal economies, popular culture, and youth movements worldwide.