When Hawai'ian Queen Lili'uokalani appealed to President Cleveland for support after she was deposed, Cleveland __________.
A. ordered her tried for treason
B. sent in Marines to arrest her
C. ordered her reinstatement
D. ignored her pleas
Answer: C
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