PART A: Which statement identifies the central idea of the text? A. The United States took control of the Hawaiian Islands despite the opposition of
a majority of native Hawaiians.
B. The trade agreement between the United States and the Hawaiian Islands was
mutually beneficial.
C. The United States' annexed the Hawaiian Islands due to a concern regarding
national security.
D. The original governing system of the Hawaiian Islands was dysfunctional and in
need of a drastic change.