Question

In the early 19th century, the owners of hawaii 'an sugar plantations faced which of the major drawbacks?

Answer 1

In the early 19th century the owners of sugar plantations faced a huge problem.  This was witnessed by water shortage as well as lack of labor.

Answer 2

Answer:

C  The lack of water and shortage of labor.

Explanation:

According to a different source, these are the options that come with this question:

A.  Hostility from native groups and the lack of water.

B.  The lack of arable land and the lack of water.

C.  The lack of water and shortage of labor.

D. The shortage of labor and the lack of useable land.

Sugarcane plantations were the main type of business that existed in Hawaii after the arrival of Europeans. The plantations were also the reason for the waves of immigrants that moved to Hawaii after 1841. Most of the sugar that wa grown and processed in Hawaii was shipped to the United States. The owners of such plantations, however, faced many difficulties. The main ones were the lack of water and the shortage of labor. Eventually, this industry was replaced with tourism as Hawaii's main source of income.