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Why was Ka'iulani sent to Europe at age 13?

  • To complete her education

  • To escape political unrest

  • For health improvement

  • For a marriage proposal

Answer

Kaʻiulani was sent to Europe at age 13 to complete her education, mainly at a British boarding school. This decision was made by her guardians, Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani and Archibald Scott Cleghorn, who believed that it would be beneficial for her to receive a Western education to prepare her future role in Hawaiian society and politics.
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