Question

Why did the queen of hawaii yield her authority to united states?

1. the people asked her to.
2. she wanted her people to be americans.
3. she was promised a seat in the us congress.
4. she wanted to avoid bloodshed.

Answer 1

I think the correct answer is number 4. I think this because, the queen didn't want to start an argument then war. And btw, bloodshed means killing and things like that so its like war. Hope this helps!! :)

Answer 2

She wanted to avoid a war with the U.S.