What tone does the passage most clearly convey? Which phrase most clearly contributes to this tone? In what way is this tone most effective?

What did president johnson risk violating the tenure of office act to the fire of his secretary of war

The transcontinental railroad runs from the to the i. north ii. south iii. east iv. west a. i and ii b. ii and iii. c. iii and iv d. ii and iv

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b. c.–a. d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.