Prior to its annexation by the United States in 1898, Hawaii
A. had little contact with the United States.
B. had witnessed a revolution staged by American planters.
C. had a native population of under ten thousand inhabitants.
D. was largely governed by a representative assembly.
E. did not have a sugar industry.
Answer: B
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A. Italy. B. Germany. C. China. D. Japan. E. Great Britain.
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What will be an ideal response?