Question

question 8 of 10
which group in hawaii was most likely to have jobs in leading plantations?
a. whites from the united states
b. merchants from china
c. workers from the philippines
d. farmers from japan

Explanation:

To determine which group in Hawaii was most likely to have jobs in leading plantations, we analyze the options:

• Option A: Whites from the US often held managerial/ownership roles, not typical plantation labor.
• Option B: Chinese merchants were involved in trade, not plantation labor.
• Option C: Workers from the Philippines were part of the labor force for plantations, but historically, Japanese farmers (Option D) had significant involvement in plantation agriculture in Hawaii, especially in sugar and other crops. Japanese immigrants, many with farming backgrounds, were recruited and played a major role in plantation work.
• Option D: Farmers from Japan, with agricultural skills, were heavily involved in Hawaii's plantation economy, especially in sugar and other crop plantations.

Answer:

A. Whites from the United States (Incorrect, for analysis)
B. Merchants from China (Incorrect, for analysis)
C. Workers from the Philippines (Incorrect, for analysis)
D. Farmers from Japan (Correct)