Answer:
c. the actions of the colonists are foolish and ineffective
Explanation:
The colonialist of the excerpt were trying to find a solution to a problem that did not exist, therefore needed no solving. The rock wasn't in the way of the railroad, still, they were unsuccessfully trying to blow it. It does sound like a silly behavior.
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Process of elimination:
B: This is too general and cannot be inferred from the data because if this were true, the United States would have about 66%.
C: This is not necessarily true and there is nothing in the data that proves this.
A is the only answer left, and it makes sense.
Answer: reexamine is the answer.
Answer:I can't tell which ones are italicized
Explanation: