For a large part of the 20th century, only a small part of the population in South Africa had a say in the government. Certain racial groups, including blacks, were not allowed to vote. The ruling class was made up mostly of white citizens. This system lasted until the 1990s.

Why was the u.s. annexation of hawaii delayed until william mckinley became president? a: the rebels who overthrew queen liliuokalani opposed u.s. annexation. b: the senate did not approve the treaty of annexation until mckinley entered the white house. c: supporters of the nationalist cause were in the majority in hawaii until 1898. d: mckinley’s predecessor, grover cleveland, refused to sign the treaty of annexation.