Which statement best explains why the transcontinental railroad took several years to build? Digging through the mountains was very difficult, and the long winters hampered workers' ability to make progress.
<span>The Battle of Gettysburg broke the forward momentum of Lee's invasion of the North in an extremely bloody battle eventually forcing them to retreat back towards the South.
They didn't surrender immediately as the war would rage for at least two more years, ending in 1865. Lee was also a strong general and a smart tactician who wasn't the type to refuse to retreat when the odds were stacked against him. His army withdrew back to the South after the battle. But it would be the last time that the South would march on Union soil in a major invasion.</span>
<span>In the words of Joel0920:
These areas were geographically different. The Nile River Valley was very fertile and had been exploited prior to the Greeks by the Egyptians. The Indus River Valley was fertile but was Indian territory. This was quickly given back to the Indians. Ancient China was Chinese and the Greeks did not settle there.
</span><span>Climate was the third important environmental influence on Greek civilization. Greece has a varied climate with temperatures averaging 48 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. In ancient times, these moderate temperatures supported an outdoor life for many Greek citizens. Men spent much of their leisure time at outdoor public events. They met often to discuss public issues, exchange news, and take an active part in civic life.</span>
Answer:
the Algonquin and the Huron
Explanation:
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