Why Did the Hawaiians Kill Captain Cook in 1779

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Multiple Choice

Why did the Hawaiians kill Captain Cook in 1779?

• A)For overreacting to a Hawaiian's theft of a small boat
• B)For allowing his men to have sex with Hawaiian prostitutes
• C)For firing his ship's cannon at the beach
• D)For not paying homage to the Hawaiian gods

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