The author uses the term "dead" to describe that the time isn't passing.
For example when something is dead it doesn't move.
Answer:
As people had already moved and settled all across America by the 1970s they were in need of more resources. So this led them to start mining and cutting down and fishing in the areas that had these resources in abundance. These areas also happened to be the areas where the natives had relocated to over 200 years ago after being forced out of their original homes the first settlers that came to America. So this again started the process of the native people relocating or being forced to adapt and live in this new world which led to more and more of the remaining cultures and indigenous languages to be forgotten or lost.
Explanation:
The path to life begins today, the time for a fresh start and I am new. For those who came here, my heart goes out to my little mom and my perpimmon perfecta, and my baby...I love you all so much.
B could be the only answer because its a personal pronoun
I do suggest you try a calculator...