How did the battle of verdun and the battle of the somme symbolize modern war’s destructiveness

Which scenario best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?

Why was the u.s. annexation of hawaii delayed until william mckinley became president? a: the rebels who overthrew queen liliuokalani opposed u.s. annexation. b: the senate did not approve the treaty of annexation until mckinley entered the white house. c: supporters of the nationalist cause were in the majority in hawaii until 1898. d: mckinley’s predecessor, grover cleveland, refused to sign the treaty of annexation.

1. america's first national road morse 2. joined lake erie with the hudson river cooper 3. steam-driven locomotive erie canal 4. allowed businesspeople to keep in touch with trends cumberland 5. telegraph code fulton 6. clermont telegraph