Question

Which of the following best summarizes the selection?


A
During the Klondike Gold Rush, Seattle emerged as a commercial center. Water infrastructure and rail lines were built to handle the new trade. Dogs, horses, oxen, and burros were also traded, and there was a brisk business in horse tack and horseshoes. Even goat merchants got in on the act, claiming that goats were cheap, sure-footed, and a source of food and clothing.


B
The poor treatment of dogs is one of the unwritten chapters of the Klondike Gold Rush. Eskimo, husky, malamute, and siwash were the preferred breeds. Sled dogs were forced to pull up to 200 pounds each. As many as 400 dogs were packed into Seattle yards. Once discharged to the Yukon, many dogs and other pack animals died of exposure and overwork.


C
Whether Eskimo, husky, malamute, or siwash, the sled dog was king during the Klondike Gold Rush. A team of these hardy dogs could pull a year’s supply for a gold prospector. The best dogs sold for hundreds of dollars apiece. Dogs were so sought after during this time that some as small as pugs were sold. Unfortunately, many dogs died of overwork or exposure.


D
The Klondike Gold Rush created a huge demand for dogs in the markets of Seattle. Dogs like huskies were prized for their ability to pull sleds full of supplies. Dogs for sale, many imported from as far away as the Midwest, crowded sale yards. Horses, oxen, and burros were also sold. Some merchants even sold goats, advertising that they were cheap, provided food and clothing, and could easily navigate the rough terrain.


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Answer 1

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