Answer:
GIve me more information if this question is lacking detail but I don't know what "the excerpt" is.
Explanation:
For something to be groundbreaking, or revolutionary I believe that it should advance humanity in the proper direction. The light bulb for example was a revolutionary invention. The definition of these two terms are as follows: "involving or causing a complete or dramatic change" and "breaking new ground; innovative; pioneering."
I believe it would be the second option
Write for your reader, not yourself.
Use pronouns when you can.
State your major point(s) first before going into details.
A: The explorers were discovering gold in California hope that helped :)
Answer:
D
Explanation:
I hope you have a nice day!