"It was the intention of the officers of the government to humiliate me by imprisoning me, but my spirit rose above that. I was a martyr to the cause of my people, and was proud of it."

Question

- Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen, January 1898

What was the meaning of Queen Liliuokalani's statement?
Responses
A She did not want the Japanese to control the Hawaiian nation so she staged peaceful protests.She did not want the Japanese to control the Hawaiian nation so she staged peaceful protests.
B She was unhappy about her imprisonment, but was able to overthrow the temporary government and reestablish the throne and sovereign nation of Hawaii.She was unhappy about her imprisonment, but was able to overthrow the temporary government and reestablish the throne and sovereign nation of Hawaii.
C She fought against the US government with a small group of forces and this statement is representative of her last words before her death by enemy fire.She fought against the US government with a small group of forces and this statement is representative of her last words before her death by enemy fire.
D She was upset that she was unable to overthrow the government and reestablish the monarchy, but abdicated the throne for release and pardon of her compatriots.

Answer 1

The statement by Queen Liliuokalani expresses her pride in being a martyr for her people in the face of imprisonment and humiliation by the government. This indicates her strong resolve and commitment to her cause despite her circumstances. Therefore, the best response reflecting the meaning of her statement is:

D She was upset that she was unable to overthrow the government and reestablish the monarchy, but abdicated the throne for release and pardon of her compatriots.