<span>D. The samurai and daimyo restored the emperor to power and worked to reform Japan.
Western influence interrupted Japanese culture and the overthrow of the Shogunate led to the Meiji Restoration.
The Meiji Restoration brought the emperor back to power along with a representative body called the Diet. The Meiji period focused on creating a modern country based on western principles. </span>
Saul, an Israeli king, ruled over Israel during the 11th century BC. David took the throne right after Saul did. David was important to the Jews and Christians because he was a great king who ruled over his people and did what God told him. David was also important to Christians as he is one of Jesus' direct ancestors.
<span>Hawaii was acquired by the United States through annexation. It was an illegal overthrow led by Caucasian businessmen many of whom were citizens of the kingdom of Hawaii supported by the US government. Queen Liliuokalani did not want to risk loss of life so she did not fight the overthrow</span>
