How does the author represent the power struggle that surrounds Samoa?
A.
by making predictions about the future
B.
by providing examples of historical events
C.
by comparing Samoans to Polynesians
D.
by incorporating anecdotes from real people
B. by providing examples of historical events
The author represents the power struggle surrounding Samoa by providing examples of historical events that have shaped the political landscape of the country. This helps to give readers a clear understanding of the power dynamics at play in Samoa and the various factors that have influenced them.
How does the author distinguish between Polynesia's settlement of Samoa and European and American interest in Samoa?
A.
The author discusses Polynesia in the past tense and Europe and America in the present tense.
B.
The author praises the actions of Polynesians and condemns the actions of Europeans and Americans.
C.
The author describes competition and control in relation to Europe and America only.
D.
The author highlights Polynesian settlement and only briefly mentions European and American settlement.