Read these two parts from the selection about the crew of the slave ship Cora. Together, what do these excerpts help explain?
A) why people on Rapa seemed to have male ancestors from the Americas
B) how ancient people from the Americas sailed 4,000 miles across the Pacific
C) how many people were kidnapped from Polynesia and enslaved
D) why the Cora went to Rapa instead of any of the other islands
The correct answer is D) why the Cora went to Rapa instead of any of the other islands.
These excerpts likely provide context regarding the Cora’s journey and the specific reasons for stopping at Rapa, such as the presence of valuable resources, trade relationships, or the demographic characteristics of that region. This understanding can help explain the ship’s destination choices. If you need more clarity or further exploration of this topic, feel free to ask!