Born in 1758 in Kohala, Hawai’i, Kamehameha I became the ruler of all the Hawaiian islands. When Kalani’opu’u, the former ali’i of Hawai’i died, his son, Kiwala’o was to take over his throne, but was taken by Kamehameha. Kamehameha was a powerful leader and role model. He was a tall, strong, and brave ali’i. Kamehameha lived from 1758-1819, till the age of 61. His strategies and techniques would help him strengthen and increase the amount of resources; help him unify the Hawaiian islands. Nelson Mandela lived from 1918-2013, till the age of 95 but spent his 27 tormenting and suffering years in prison due to his actions as the leader of the peaceful protest and armed resistance against the white minority’s oppressive regime in a racially divided …show more content…
Nelson and Kamehameha were both determined leaders because if they had a certain goal or achievement that they wanted to accomplish, they would stick with that goal/achievement no matter what. Another similarities that both Nelson Mandela and Kamehameha had was that they were both skilled at warfare and helping their people. Both of them would always think bigger and smarter when it came to war or conflicts that came during their reign. Lastly, a characteristic that both Nelson Mandela had was that they were both powerful leaders. They were both powerful leaders because they would both think indeed, extremely complex. They were especially smarter than most leaders, which would make them win wars, which would strengthen their empire/country which would make them powerful or even more powerful. (Potter, Norris …show more content…
Kamehameha kept the Kapu system because that couldn’t be changed for the Hawaiians because it kept everything balanced. Kamehameha kept the trading process the same that’s how the Hawaiians would have different resources because every island had new materials that many other islands didn’t have. He also kept the slaying and killing of enemies because “Kamehameha would rarely trust anyone.” (Biography.com) Kamehameha changes was making a fur trade with others. British traders would take advantage of their fur resources and use the furs to trade for goods. The trading with foreigners would greatly increase. Another thing that Kamehameha changed was making a sandalwood trade. The Hawaiian sandalwood had this natural pleasant smell in its wood. The sandalwood became the most important export item by 1805. Kamehameha would declare that the sandalwood trade would become a royal monopoly because many foreigners would want to buy it with new goods. Finally, the last thing that Kamehameha did that changed was making a new law; The Law of the Splintered Paddle. This was made due to the killing of innocent people. This law made the killing or attacks on peaceful people kapu. (History of the Hawaiian Kingdom) Things that Nelson Mandela would keep the same was, the fairness of his people (everyone was equal/equally treated), and righteousness. Some things that Nelson changed was
Often times, the history that is being told is one of Hawaiian weakness, and defeat. The Bayonet Constitution of 1887, the Overthrow of 1893, and the Annexation of 1898, are all often used as examples of moments of powerlessness in the Hawaiian Kingdom. What about all history prior to, in between, and after, these major dates? Surely, it did not just disappear. In the last few decades, Hawaiian history has changed dramatically due to the works of many Hawaiian historians. The history that was lost has been found, and new discoveries are still being made. Hawaiʻi’s history is a story of resistance, pride, and unity. Included within this history is a man named Robert William Kalanihiapo Wilcox. Wilcox was a revolutionist, and a leader, but he enjoyed being a politician the most. Wilcox was the beacon of hope that helped guide the people of Hawaiʻi through darkness. Wilcox was and still is today a symbolic figure in Hawaiʻi’s political history.
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear”. Nelson Mandela said. “Our language is the reflection of ourselves. A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers,” said Cesar Chavez. Nelson Mandela and Cesar Chavez are both great leaders and they will be remembered. But both of them have different situations that went on in their lifetime. They all have a different story. For example, Nelson Mandela was fighting for the rights of the African Americans and Cesar Chavez was fighting for the rights of farmers who didn't get paid enough. But which one is more persuasive?
Queen Ka’ahumanu was also his most powerful wife. When the King died on May 5, 1819, he left Ka'ahumanu a share of the governance over the islands. On the morning of Kamehameha I’s death, a few chiefs advised Ka’ahumanu to do away with the kapu system, but she thought it was too soon to act. The kapu system was the ancient Hawaiian set of laws and regulations that forbid many acts. Kapus were strictly enforced, and breaking one often led to immediate death. One of the main causes of the Hawaiians beginning to question the kapu system was seeing the foreigners break the kapus with no consequences. Ka’ahumanu had also secretly broken the kapu multiple times with no consequences. Two weeks following Kameha...
In the twentieth century, in India and Vietnam, there are two charismatic and patriotic leaders, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Ho Chi Ming, who brought their countries’ independence and changed the history. Notwithstanding the tremendous differences of their personal experiences and political perspectives, what they have achieved was fairly similar.
The two people i'm doing are Cesar Chavez and Nelson Mandela. They are two of the most heroic people in history. But in my opinion I think that Cesar Chavez had help out more people than Mandela. Chavez went through boycotts,hunger strikes,and marches to help people out. And Mandela went through years in prison.
"Onipaʻa!" meaning firm, steadfast, and determined is the motto in which King Kamehameha V, Lot Kapuaiwa, tried to live his life by and rule Hawaiʻi by. He started the beginning of change in Hawaii in 1863 when he became ruler. Kamehameha V's main contributions to the Hawaiian society during his reign was the new constitution of 1864, reviving Hawaiian traditions, and saving the health of the Hawaiian people.
Nelson Mandela was a well-known South African politician, philanthropist, and an anti-apartheid revolutionary, born on eighteenth of July 1918. He served as the South African President from the year 1944 to 1999. He is known as the first South African chief executive, and also the first person to be elected in a free and Democratic election. After he was elected, the government of Nelson Mandela focused on dismantling and destroying the widely spread legacy of apartheid that was reigning in South Africa. He tackled these issues by dealing with institutionalised racism, inequality, and poverty. He also made an effort to foster racial reconciliation (Downing & Jr, 1992). He served as the African National Congress President, as a democratic and an African nationalist, from the year 1991 to 1997. Nelson Mandela was appointed the Secretary General from 1998 to 1999, of the Movement of Non-Alignment. Mandela studied Law when he attended the University of Witwatersrand and Fort Hare University. He got involved in anti-colonial politics at the time he lived in Johannesburg. He joined the ANC and later became a founding and prominent member of the Youth league. Nelson Mandela came to power after the National party of South Africa. He ascended to grea...
When comparing two leaders, people tend to look at the characteristics, or leadership, traits that the person has. Even if the two people seem like an unlikely pair, it is the traits that prove the similarities. Courage, confidence and initiative are traits that both Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States, and Rosa Parks, a civil rights activist, demonstrated during their time of leadership.
Nelson Mandela Foundation. "Biography - Nelson Mandela." – Nelson Mandela Foundation. Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, 2014. Web. 06 Jan. 2014. .
Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela are well known global icons, political figures, spiritual leaders, and respected world leaders. Their lives were very parallel by the way they sacrificed their whole life in the works of civil rights for those in their country. Both Mandela and King had similarities and differences including; fighting for civil rights, imprisonment, and actions taken while fighting for civil rights.
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Mandela is a renowned African leader and is known for advocating love, peace and unity. Nelson was keen for transforming a model of racial separation and oppression into an open democracy. In his time, Nelson served a significant role as former president of South Africa during the Apartheid era. Before he became a hero, he underwent overwhelming obstacles. Nelson spent 27 years in prison not for a murder or act of genocide he committed, but for standing up to his political beliefs and for fighting for the rights of his own people. Nelson Mandela is unquestionably one of the most prominent heroes to millions of people around the world and in particularly the black people of South Africa. Further, his integrity is highly regarded even by the whites. Eddie Daniels, South African Liberal Party, states that “Mr. Mandela is a good man, he can walk with kings and he can walk with beggars.”
Thesis: Actions, beliefs, and patience are characteristics that are comparable in both the lives of Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela.
1. The movie “Invictus” shows great examples of the trait leadership theory that Mandela portrayed as the President of South Africa. Mandela was able to influence the people of South Africa through his traits of being an extravert leader and having great integrity. According to the text, extraverts are sociable, assertive, and energetic people. Mandela displayed traits of an extravert leader. Whenever he would greet people he always had a genuine smile and good intentions towards everyone he met. Even the people who worked for him, especially his security, were expected and required to always have a smile to portray a welcoming atmosphere. Mandela was a very sociable person, he made sure to go to all the rugby tournaments and had a very magnetic personality that he portrayed to everyone he spoke with. At every rugby tournament Mandela went to shake the players’ hands, wished them good luck, and went into the stands to greet fans that attended the game. Mandela also led his country with great integrity. The text describes integrity as the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Mandela had strong believes and values which is one reason why he won the Presidency election of South Africa. Through his strong integrity he was able to unite his country. There were many hardships along the way of people not agreeing with his views or values, but that did not stop him from leading his people. Mandela even lost his family because unfortunately they did not agree with his belief or accepted what he was trying to accomplish. This shows that no matter who disagreed with Mandela’s viewpoint he did not let it affect who he was or the integrity of his goal to benefit the country of South Africa.
This assay will be analysing on one of African president ever recognized as dedicated leader; who dedicated his entire life fighting for freedom of his nation. Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei in a small rural community in the easterner cape of South Africa. On 18july 1918 and named Nelson by one of his teachers, Mandela led the struggle to reinstate the apartheid rule of South Africa against racial discrimination. As well know as a democratic leader he was incarcerated for 27 years. Has been awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1993 and 1994 Nelson Mandela been voted as South Africa first black president. (BBC news-Mandela’s life and times2008)
In the Transki region along the Indian Ocean, July 18, 1918, Mandela was born to a Thembu chief and his third wife. Mandela was raised by his mother were they led a simple life, a self reliant tribe. Here they farmed and raised their own cattle. This was a black tribal community were Anglo-Saxons were looked as gods from another place; they were to be viewed with awe and fear. In this black community a black teacher gave him an easy to pronounce (and white) first name of Nelson. At the age of nine Nelson received the word his father died. So he left his mother village to be raised by the Thembu Council. This was the region center for all tribe leaders to meet an...