Question

the control of the hawaii islands...
a was originally in the hands of native hawaiian businessmen.

b was regained from businessmen in a bloody revolution led by queen liliuokalani.

c was seized by white business men with financial interests in a u.s. partnership.

d was given to white businessmen by queen liliuokalani in a secret business deal.

Explanation:

The text states that white (haole) businessmen, led by Lorrin Thurston, used threats of violence to force King Kalakaua to sign the "Bayonet Constitution" stripping the monarchy of power. Later, the Committee on Annexation (white businessmen/politicians) with U.S. support overthrew Queen Lili'uokalani in a bloodless coup, motivated by financial benefits from U.S. annexation. Option A is wrong as control was initially with the Hawaiian monarchy, not native businessmen. Option B is wrong as the queen's attempt to restore power was defeated, and there was no bloody revolution to regain control. Option D is wrong as control was taken by force, not given via a secret deal.

Answer:

C. was seized by white business men with financial interests in a U.S. partnership.