Read the sentence. Select the words that best complete the two blanks. As the road they took was long and , they whether the journey was worth it.

A.
steep, descent
B.
perilous, contemplated
C.
nucleus, decided
D.
ascent, precipitate
E.
cumbersome, enveloped

According to us supporters, which was a benefit of purchasing alaska? the territory would be a buffer to invasions from europe. the territory would provide a place for many americans to live. it would increase trade by improving access to the northern pacific. it would increase the united states’ power by creating a bond with russia.