Question

Which of the following correctly summarizes the main point of the introductory paragraph?

Answer 1

Introductory Paragraph:
The Pony Express was the first rapid transit and the first fast mail line across the continent from the Missouri River to the Pacific Coast. It was a system by means of which messages were carried swiftly on horseback across the plains and deserts, and over the mountains of the far West. It brought the Atlantic coast and the Pacific slope 10 days nearer to each other.

Answer 2

A. The Pony Express was the first mail delivery system that reached the West coast.
B. The Pony Express delivered mail in 10 days or less to most places.
C. The Pony Express crossed the continent from Missouri to the Pacific.
D. The Pony Express delivered messages on horseback through many areas.

Answer 3

@Roxy.girl @zvch @rockhauler98

Answer 4

im sorry idk it

Answer 5

that's okay (:

Answer 6

I think it is A. It broadly describes it meanwhile the others are more precise, meaning they don't summarize

Answer 7

Thanks (: @zvch do you agree with A?

Answer 8

@southernbelle00 @WhyStudyAlone3 i was also thinking A

Answer 9

Awesome :D

Answer 10

I am stuck on this one too :( It's my last question though!!! :D

By 1860, then, war was inevitable. Naturally, the conflict would at once present intricate military problems, and among them the retention of the Pacific Coast was of the deepest concern to the Union. Situated at a distance of nearly two thousand miles from the Missouri River which was then the nation's western frontier, this intervening space comprised trackless plains, almost impenetrable ranges of snow-capped mountains, and parched alkali deserts. And besides these barriers of nature which lay between the West coast and the settled eastern half of the country, there were many fierce tribes of savages who were usually on the alert to oppose the movements of the white race through their dominions.

California, even then, was the jewel of the Pacific. Having a considerable population, great natural wealth, and unsurpassed climate and fertility, she was jealously desired by both the North and the South.

Based on this excerpt, what will the author most likely discuss next?

Answer 11

A. The jewels that could be found in Northern California
B. The North's plans to defeat the South in California
C. The specific importance of California to the North and South
D. The effects of war on the population of California

Answer 12

I think the author will continue by going more in depth about California and its history in the conflicts

Answer 13

So C. Is my guess

Answer 14

I was also thinking C wowie!

Answer 15

We're on the same page :)

Answer 16

:D

Answer 17

Thank y'all so much!!!!!!

Answer 18

Glad to help!

Answer 19

Anytime!

Answer 20

Please close this post. :)