Westward Expansion: When Sugar Ruled

Think about the news story. Which fits best in the empty box above?

• Sugar is no longer Hawaii's main business.

• Sugar plantations were owned by the king.

• Sugar cane was an important plant in Hawaii.

• Sugar is made from sugar cane.

The reader can tell from the news story that ________.

• Many people must visit Hawaii today.

• Sugar cane won't be grown for much longer.

• Many people must use whale oil today.

• Sugar cane would likely grow just as well in Alaska.

Which word means almost the same as foreigner?

• Queen

• Visitor

• Passenger

• President

Think about the news story. What made Hawaii the perfect place to grow sugar cane?

• The islands' warm, sunny weather

• The tourism business

• The islands' whaling business

• The visitors sailing to Japan

The news story says: So Hawaii was the perfect place to grow [sugar cane]. Sugar plantations became larger and larger. Which must mean the opposite of larger?

• Richer

• Bigger

• Smaller

• Uglier

The news story does not say __________.

• When King Kamehameha created the Great Mahele

• When whale oil was used in lamps

• When Ladd & Company rented land from Hawaii's king

• When King Kamehameha III was born

Think about the news story. Which happened first?

• Foreigners asked King Kamehameha to create a law.

• Ladd & Company started renting land in Hawaii.

• Plantation owners hired workers from Asia.

• Tourism became the main business in Hawaii.

In what way are whale oil and sugar the same?

• Both are still the main business in Hawaii.

• Both were used only in the early 1800s.

• Both were used to light lamps.

• Both helped Hawaii's economy grow.