"I will not try to describe the impression that the temple, and in particular its portico, made on us," Champollion wrote. "The
separate dimensions of the structure can be measured, but it is quite impossible to give an idea of the whole. We stayed there two hours, filled with ecstasy. Led by our native guide, we wandered through the halls and tried to read the inscriptions on the outside in the glittering moonlight." Based on the context clues in the excerpt, a portico is most likely
a porch or walkway attached to a building.
an ancient unit of measurement.
a group of people traveling together.
a seaside village or town.
Answer: President Lincoln's First Inaugural Address focused on reassuring the Southern states that the president would not try to strip them of their slaves and that he would try to find a way to help them secure slavery if it would make them happy
American system-Economic program advanced by Henry Clay that included support for a national bank, high tariffs, and internal improvements; emphasized strong role for federal government in the economy.
