The 20th Century rise of tourism in the Hawaii 'an Islands by Americans from the mainland can be attributed most directly to which of the following?
A) The rapid rise of Hollywood and the movie industry, and the development of "talkies" or movies with sound that were more often filmed in exotic locales.
B) The increased use of steamships on the Pacific making many commercial products from the mainland available in Hawaii, allowing mainlanders a respite from rustic Hawaii.
C) The development of commercial aviation allowing mainland Americans to take a tropical vacation without leaving the safety and familiarity of the Unites States.
D) The embargo of Cuba, which was once a major tourist destination providing gambling, and entertainment for mainland Americans.
C
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