The Pony Express
Chapter I
At A Nation's Crisis
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 ten days nearer to each other.
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.
The Pony Express marked the highest development in overland travel prior to the coming of the Pacific railroad, which it preceded nine years. It, in fact, proved the feasibility of a transcontinental road and demonstrated that such a line could be built and operated continuously the year around—a feat that had always been regarded as impossible.
The operation of the Pony Express was a supreme achievement of physical endurance on the part of man and his ever faithful companion, the horse. The history of this organization should be a lasting monument to the physical sacrifice of man and beast in an effort to accomplish something worthwhile. Its history should be an enduring tribute to American courage and American organizing genius.
Read this sentence from the text:
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.
What does this sentence imply about the period in which the Pony Express developed? (5 points)
There were no trains that went to the Pacific Coast.
There was little need for rapid transit before the war.
Previous forms of transit to the West did not include mail.
There was little need to cross the continent before the war.
Answer:
There were no trains that went to the Pacific Coast.
Explanation:
The given sentence implies that there were no trains that went to the Pacific Coast at the time the Pony Express was developed. Trains would be with no doubt a faster and more convenient way to deliver mail than men riding horses. If there were trains going to the Pacific Coast at the time, there would be no need for the Pony Express.
The war isn't mentioned at all, which is why we can automatically eliminate the second and fourth options as correct.
The third option is incorrect because we can't conclude that previous forms of transit to the West did not include mail. They probably did, because the mail had to be delivered somehow, but they weren't fast at delivering.
This is why the first option is the correct one.
Correct the errors in the sentence. 1. Life on earth started before 3000 years. 2.He looked out of a window.
Answer:
Explanation:
1. Life on Earth began more than 3000 years ago.
2. He looked out the window.
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Rubric | Che
Write a personal narrative essay that describes a significant experience that has shaped your identity. Develop the narrative throug
pacing, dialogue, and details that engage the reader
cerebrum the biggest part of the brain make able to think dance and control the voluntary muscles it stores your memory and makes you able to feel the emotion it is %85 percent of the brain the right side of the celebram control the left side and the left side control the right side
The brain stem it connect the brain to the spinal cord it’s located at the base of the brain the spinal cord is bundle of nerves that’s protected by the spine the spinal cord is the main path for information to flow to the rest of the body it’s in charge of the body functions of the body to stay alive like breathe air circlulating blood and digesting the food you eat the encephalic trunk
Corpus Collosum it’s a thick band of nerve fibers that connects the to halves of the brain the corpus is also known as hard body
Cellfebremum it controls the balance movement and cornaation it is located at the back of the brain
Your brain is so powerful not even super computers can match the brains power ability to download and understand information and react to the volume of information comingg to use as senses the human brain is the most important part of the nerves system is located in the head and protected by the skull
The brain cortex is the outer most part of are brain it has neurons a type of interconnected cell that transmits information generated by nervous impulses
The right hemisphere and the left hemisphere The left side of the brain is in charge of calculating reasoning and speech the right side of the brain is in charge of the intuition and creativity the right side control your art and music side both hemisphere consists of four lobs frontal parietal temporal and occipital each one carries different brain functions
Frontal lobe is in charge of planing our actings and controlling the emotions we feel
Parietal lob
Is in charge of giving meaning to the information received by the senses
The temporal lobe
Is in charge of functions related to memory and face recognition
Occipital lobe
Is in charge of processing visual information
hey guys would you be able to help me by this on what she said
"Better! I am not seeing data though"
thank you so much
Answer:
So basically the "better" part was sarcastic, She is confused because someone told her that she was doing better but she doesn't see her good results.
Read the following passage and answer the question.(will give brainliest please hurry)
They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.
In Section 4 of the Declaration, Jefferson speaks about citizens loyal to the British government. What does Jefferson want these citizens to understand?
All of mankind is about to be at war.
They should have denounced Great Britain earlier.
If they side with the king, they will become enemies of the United States.
The signers of the Declaration want to maintain their friendships with them.
Answer:
the answer is C
Explanation:
Jefferson wished for these people to realize that if they supported the king, they would turn against the United States(US). So, option (C) or (iii) is the correct answer.
What is it that Jefferson wants these people to comprehend?That is what Jefferson wants these individuals to comprehend. That they must be treated as we have the rest of humanity, as enemies in conflict, and as friends in peace, and that we must denounce our separatism. He wants them to realize how crucial harmony and unity are.
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What happened when Daddy went to buy shoes for ML? Daddy took a job selling shoes Daddy got into a fight with the store owner O Daddy refused to be served at the back of the store O Daddy did not have enough money to buy the shoes
Answer:
daddy wasnt working hard enough
Explanation:
he had to work harder
Answer:
Daddy refused to be served at the back of the store.
Explanation:
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Question 2 of 5
You've probably seen news reports about the couple who fed their cat
a vegetarian diet. Although I believe in individual rights, this couple
took things too far. Cats are natural carnivores, which means they only
eat meat. By changing this necessary part of the cat's diet, the couple
caused serious health problems for the animal. Yes, it's true that meat-
based commercial cat food can be expensive, but responsible pet
owners must consider the costs before adopting a cat. Personal
preferences about food should stay personal and not be inflicted on
animals.
How does the author respond to the counterclaim?
O A. By showing how vegetarian diets can do serious harm to animals
B. By suggesting that those who cannot afford cat food not adopt a
pet
O C. By explaining that people have the right to choose whether or not
to eat meat
O D. By illustrating how the news has blown this story out of prophion
Answer:
b
Explanation:
the authors response to the counter claim starts from "its true that ..
Answer: B. By suggesting that those who cannot afford cat food not adopt a pet.
Explanation: The author agrees that meat-based commercial cat food can be expensive but they continues to say that if you are going to own a pet, the costs in order to keep the pet happy and healthy should be considered.
Directions: You have just read some poems that use nature as a symbol for something else; in this case, the characteristics of human beings. If you had to choose something in nature to symbolize who you are and your characteristics, what would it be? A plant? An animal? A body of water? The mountains or the desert? There are many choices. Think about your personality, choose one thing from nature that best symbolizes who you are, and then use the Text Editor to write a paragraph about it. Before you begin, brainstorm some ideas. In what ways are you and the thing you chose to symbolize yourself similar? Use vivid descriptions and details so that the reader will have a very clear understanding of why you and your symbol in nature are so similar. This paragraph must contain at least 150 words or more. As always, check your writing thoroughly for spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Answer:
thanks bubs i needed sum points:)))
Explanation:
if a balloon filled with dry hydrogen weight 35 g but weight 440 g when filled with the vapour of an organic compound, calculate the: vapour density
Which statement best explains how the evidence supports the reason to reject the Soviet Proposal?
A. The Soviet proposal refers to the issue of discrimination.
B. The Soviet proposal has been repeated, and is unnecessary.
C. The Soviet proposal would weaken the comprehensive principles in article 2.
D. The Soviet proposal introduces state obligation, which would change the UDHR. (See Image)
Answer:
the answer is D
Explanation
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Answer:
D. The Soviet proposal introduces state obligation, which would change the UDHR.
Explanation:
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The harness-room at the end of the stables was broken open; the bits, the nose-rings, the dog-chains, the cruel knives with which Mr. Jones had been used to castrate the pigs and lambs, were all flung down the well. The reins, the halters, the blinkers, the degrading nosebags, were thrown on to the rubbish fire which was burning in the yard. So were the whips. All the animals capered with joy when they saw the whips going up in flames. –Animal Farm, George Orwell What are the purposes of the imagery in this passage? Check all that apply. to convey a sense of order to emphasize the cruelty of humans to create a sense of liberation to underline the reasons for rebellion to visualize the victory of the animals
Answer:
to emphasize the cruelty of humans to create a sense of liberation to underline the reasons for rebellion to visualize the victory of the animals
Explanation:
Those three i believe
Answer:
Its the last 4 on edge
Explanation:
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(ii) Vishal said to his teacher, "Grant me a leave of four
days."
Combine the following sentences as directed within
the brackets. (any one)
(2)
(i) Geeta is beautiful. She wanted to take part in
beauty contest.
(Into Compound Sentence)
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Mi) Mohit met with an accident. He missed the
examination.
(Into Complex Sentence)
Transform the following sentences as directed within
the brackets. (any two)
(2)
(i) She was crying a lot.
(Into Interrogative)
(ii) Mohan was painting the walls. (Into Passive Voice)
Correct any two of the following sentences. (1+1=2)
Read the first paragraph from O. Henry’s story “The Gift of the Magi.”
“One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies. Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher until one's cheeks burned with the silent *imputation of parsimony that such close dealing implied. Three times Della counted it. One dollar and eighty-seven cents. And the next day would be Christmas.”
[*imputation of parsimony: accusation of stinginess]
Why did the author use this paragraph to open his story?
A. It produces tension that foreshadows later events in the story.
B. It slows the pace of the story so events do not proceed too quickly.
C. It creates a conversational tone as if someone were telling the story aloud.
D. It reveals important information about one of the story’s important characters.
Answer:
It is A.
Explanation:
What does Elie Wiesel seem to be saying about the balance
between self-preservation and commitment to family? What insight into
life does Night offer on this topic?
Answer:
Explanation:
The question is asking us to analyze what is seen in chapters 3, 4, 5 regarding the relationship between fathers and sons. In seeing these examples, what is noticed in terms of self- preservation and family commitment? Are there clear instances where one is favored or another? To put it another way, does survival become more important than family? I think that this question is going to be more evident and more intense as the narrative continues. Certainly, there are examples in the chapters of how family commitment trumps that of self- preservation. Eliezer and his father stay together in chapter 3. When Dr. Mengele makes his initial selections, Eliezer and his family stay together. We do not see one of them sacrifice the other.
Students learned that objects can exert forces on other objects without touching. Which three investigations will provide evidence to support what they have learned?
Force can be exerted on the objects by the two mechanisms. They are as follows:
Non-contact mechanism: Here, a force can be exerted without actual contact with the object. For example magnets.Contact mechanism: Here, a force can be exerted with actual contact with the object. For example, collision. What is Force?Force may be defined as a type of process that significantly involves the mechanism of pushing and pulling on an object with mass that causes it to change its velocity. It is an external agent that is capable of changing a body's state of rest or motion. It has a magnitude and a direction. So, it is a vector quantity.
The three investigations that will provide evidence to support what they have learned are as follows:
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Becide whether each statement is an example of direct characterization or indirect characterization
Answer: Direct- paolo is athletic, she is generous
indirect- palo runs daily, she gave it to charity
Explanation: i just did it its right
a visual aid that demonstrates the chain of command at a company, organization, or
institution?
Which of the following statements BEST represents
the colonists' approach to the idea of freedom?
A
They believe they have earned their freedom
through their loyalty.
B
They believe that only those willing to fight for
their freedom deserve it.
С
They believe that God grants everyone an
equal right to freedom.
D
They believe the king has the right to limit the
freedom of people who rebel.
Lydia is a senior in high school. She works 20 hours a week at a popular clothing store. She is trying to save as much money as possible for her college tuition. However, she has to buy a dress for prom, pay her car insurance, and get a birthday gift for her sister. This week she received a $400 paycheck. She wants to deposit the entire check in her savings account for her college tuition, but she stops herself. She decides instead to put $100 in the bank, spend $200 for her prom dress, pay $80 for her car insurance, and buy her little sister a $20 birthday gift. While shopping, she sees a doll worth $21, which she thinks her sister will absolutely love. As a result, she decided to buy the more expensive doll and spend less on her dress.
Did Lydia make an all-or-nothing or a marginal decision while spending her money? Justify your response.
To be honest im in middle school and this is quite tricky.but ill try my best.
Answer:
Money
Explanation:
In this case, Lydia does not have enough money to buy a birthday present for her sister, pay her car insurance and buy herself a prom dress. Money is always a scarce resource, and in this case she is $1 short. She could get the money from her bank account but that would lower her savings for college. Money for college is also scarce.
Who is the intended audience for the autobiography "My Left Foot" by Christy Brown?
How might the title of a literary work help you examine its purpose? A. The title identifies who the main characters are. B. The title tells readers what they should expect to see in the plot. C. The title always indicates the tone of the work. D. The title often suggests the message the author wants to send.
Answer:
i think it is A
Explanation:
it iss A because i want to to eb A
t's easy to assume that _________ and setting are the same thing, but _________ is just one of the many elements of a powerful setting.
tone, the tone
theme, the theme
characters, a character
place, place
Answer:
D. place, place
Explanation:
When we first think of setting of a story, we usually think of place where that story takes place.
However, setting is much more than just a place. It gives us information about time period (historical period, year, specific date, time of the day etc.) social environment and, of course place.
But when we say place, we don't mean on mere geographic latitude and longitude. Place also can mean different planet, specific state, city or town, forest, lake, mountain, house, market, car, train, party etc.
So, as a conclusion, although people might mix up terms "place" and "setting", place is actually only one part of the setting.
The big Screen
Why does the author include paragraph 7?
A
To contrast the enjoyment received from older and newer
movies
B
To express concern regarding the ways people often watch
movies today
С
To suggest that newer movies lack emotional appeal for
viewers
D
To explain why theater attendance has declined in recent
years
Answer:
I think its A
dont judge me im in middle school
Explanation:
Monica plays the guitar very well and sings beautifully, too.
What is the function of the word and in the sentence?
adjective
preposition
conjunction
adverb
Answer:
adjective
Explanation:
Adjective describes the quality of a noun . Here, well and beautifully are adjectives .
What does the shooting of the elephant symbolize for Orwell?
Answer:
The unjust shooting of an elephant in Orwell's story is the central focus from which Orwell builds his argument through the two dominant characters, the elephant and its executioner. The British officer, the executioner, acts as a symbol of the imperial country, while the elephant symbolizes the victim of imperialism.
Explanation:
Answer:
the elephant symbolizes the victim of imperialism
Explanation:
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____penicillin kills bacteria was discovered in 1928 by Alexander Fleming
A. What
B. That
C. Who
D. Which
E. When
when two or more arithmetic means are inserted between two arithmetic sequence extreme how are they computed
Answer:
The answer is below
Explanation:
Given that we need to have two or more arithmetic means inserted between two arithmetic extremes, then we have
d= (an - ak) ÷ ( n - k)
For Example: What are the three arithmetic means of the arithmetic extremes 8 and 16, then a1= 12, and a5= 20?
First we use the formula:
d= (an - ak) ÷ (n - k)
= (20 - 12 ) ÷ (5 - 1)
=> (8) ÷ (4) = 2
Our common difference is 2.
Then we can simply:
a5 = 20
a4 = 20 - 2(1) = 18
a3 = 20 - 2(2) = 16
a2 = 20 - 2(3) = 14
a1 = 20 - 2(4) = 12
Now we have our arithmetic sequence 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
Therefore the three arithmetic means of the arithmetic extremes 12 and 20 ==> 14, 16 and 18.
Enemy Pie- Summary
Your summary must include:
Topic sentence
Character names
Important events - from beginning, middle, and end of the story
Important character actions
A conclusion with Lesson and Message
you will get credited
the best one gets brainliest
Answer:
Summary: A little boy is hurt when a neighbor strikes him out in a baseball game and then has a party to celebrate. When he tells his father about it, his father makes an enemy pie that is guaranteed to get rid of enemies – but only if the boy spends a full day with his enemy first.
In this funny yet endearing story, one little boy learns an effective recipe for turning your best enemy into your best friend. Accompanied by charming illustrations, Enemy Pie serves up a sweet lesson in the difficulties and ultimate rewards of making new friends.
A literary theme is the main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work. The theme of a story can be conveyed using characters, setting, dialogue, plot, or a combination of all of these elements.
his is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn't so sure what to make of it. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who has ever had a problem that they wished would go away. It's a story to inspire you to look closely at that problem and to find out why it's here.
Explanation:
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Which passage from the Article best supports the belief that Hades' love for Persephone is to
blame for the change of seasons?
A
Every time he bangs his spear, an earthquake strikes. He may allow seafarers safe
passage or not.
B
In fact, he's a god of many contradictions: kind yet cruel, playful yet stern, noble yet
small-minded—not very comforting when you're awaiting punishment *
с
He is smitten with Persephone, the goddess of grains, so he takes her with him to the
underworld. In her absence, Earth's temperature plunges.
Unfortunately, he is said to be especially harsh on a great war hero named Odysseus,
who blinded Poseidon's son-a big mistake if you need to get home by wooden boat.
Answer:
I believe it may be D.
Explanation:
I apologize deeply if it is incorrect, but I do hope this helps you!
Answer:c
Explanation:
i did it
What does this reveal when the character says that the other character is a freak like her, what does the reveal about how she feels about herself?
Answer:
Gram is one of the minor characters in Freak the Mighty. The author, Rodman Philbrick, describes Gram as Max's grandma that takes care of him. In addition, Gram is protective and appreciative. In the novel, the author reveals that Gram Is protective when she is worrying about Max sleeping down stairs.
Explanation: