The transition which could replace the word thus in this sentence is definitely consequently.
Workers bravely set dangerous explosives in the mountains by hand to make passes for railroads, and consequently hundreds lost their lives.
The answer is B, riches filled the empire.
I believe it is first person. Because they use “my” and “we”
Hey....I hope your doing fine. Just so you know, we'll get a dad, I promise you that. Also make sure to keep talking to Daddy, he'll be gone soon...too soon so make sure you talk to him as much as you can.
