It had a brief existence of only sixteen months and was supplanted by the transcontinental telegraph. Yet it was of the greatest importance in binding the East and West together at a time when overland travel was slow and cumbersome, and when a great national crisis made the rapid communication of news between these sections an imperative necessity.

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It had a brief existence of only sixteen months and was supplanted by the transcontinental telegraph. Yet it was of the greatest importance in binding the East and West together at a time when overland travel was slow and cumbersome, and when a great national crisis made the rapid communication of news between these sections an imperative necessity.

Which of the following best summarizes the main message of this text?

anonymous · Answer

The Pony Express was invaluable during the national crisis. 
 The Pony Express was all that was available during the national crisis. 
 The transcontinental telegraph replaced the Pony Express. 
 The transcontinental telegraph would have been more effective.

anonymous · Answer

Can someone PLEASE help?

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

It is the second choice because of what the last sentence says. (:

anonymous · Answer

Oh my gosh thank you @Whitemonsterbunny17! Would you mind helping with 3 more? Or can you not right now?

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

You're welcome, and sure (: Just be sure to post them separately.

anonymous · Answer

I'm new to this lol, by separately do you mean like open a whole new question? @Whitemonsterbunny17

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

Yeah, you'd have to close this question and open them each separately. (: because it is against the CoC to post multiple questions in one post. I just don't want you getting in trouble lol. :p
and don't forget to give a medal to the best answer too. o^.^o