for phyllis young

Trask’s “Sovereignty”

1. Based on the video, please explain in your own words, what you understand to be the differences between sovereignty, federal recognition, and independence.

2. Research the following three historical references from the poem online. For each of the three references, explain what you think it is adding to the poem.

“Montezuma”:

“In 1993” (why is this year important for Hawaii?):

“Daniel Akaka:

3. Choose a line from the poem that you find significant. Write one paragraph (at least 150 words) analyzing the line in which you explain Trask’s message about Hawaii’s “Sovereignty.”

4. What does Trask’s point of view contribute to the debate about sovereignty that you watched in the video?