Question

How was the first president of the Republic of Hawaii selected?

A.
Native Hawaiians overthrew US-backed Sanford B. Dole and installed former queen Liliuokalani as president.

B.
Queen Liliuokalani won the only presidential election held before the Republic of Hawaii was annexed.

C.
The United States named Sanford B. Dole as president after acquiring Hawaii in the Spanish-American War.

D.
American sugar cane producers overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and named Sanford B. Dole as president.

Answer 1

Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

Hawaii was a democracy even before being apart of america

Answer 2

the answer is c. sorry if i’m wrong.