Which of the following best describes the map above?

Question

The National Road ended in Florida.
The National Road stretched across the whole country.
Illinois was the furthest point west on the National Road.
Canals made it easy to reach the Pacific Ocean.

Answer 1

Without the ability to see the map you are referring to, I can provide some guidance on the National Road.

The National Road, also known as the Cumberland Road, was one of the first major improved highways in the United States. It began at Cumberland, Maryland, and extended westward, reaching as far as Vandalia, Illinois.

• The statement "The National Road ended in Florida" is incorrect.
• "The National Road stretched across the whole country" is also incorrect as it did not go to the Pacific Ocean or across the entire country.
• "Illinois was the furthest point west on the National Road" is the most accurate statement, as it did indeed terminate in Vandalia, Illinois.
• "Canals made it easy to reach the Pacific Ocean" is unrelated to the National Road.

Therefore, the best answer is that "Illinois was the furthest point west on the National Road."

Answer 2

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"Known as the silver-tongued Kentuckian, Henry Clay was a gifted speaker. He became involved in local politics early in his life, and by age 29 he was appointed to the U.S. Senate.
Throughout his career in the Senate, he was dedicated to preserving the Union. The Missouri Compromise and a later agreement, the Compromise of 1850, helped to ease sectional tensions, at least temporarily."
Which of the following options best describes the passage above?
As a gifted speaker Clay was able to win the presidency.
Senators at this time like Clay, were appointed by their states to serve.
Henry Clay tried preserving the Union when he became president.
Clay was elected to the Senate by the people of Kentucky.

Answer 3

The best option that describes the passage above is:

"Senators at this time like Clay, were appointed by their states to serve."

This is accurate, as the passage mentions Henry Clay was appointed to the U.S. Senate. The other options are either incorrect or cannot be supported by the information provided in the passage:

• "As a gifted speaker Clay was able to win the presidency." (He did run for president but did not win.)
• "Henry Clay tried preserving the Union when he became president." (He never became president.)
• "Clay was elected to the Senate by the people of Kentucky." (At the time, senators were appointed by state legislatures, not directly elected by the people.)

Thus, the first option most accurately reflects the information in the passage.