In colonial America, blacksmiths produced vital metal goods—such as nails, horseshoes, and axes—for citizens.

Which is the BEST way to paraphrase the information in this sentence?

A) Colonial blacksmiths made important metal goods for other colonial citizens.

B) Citizens in colonial America had many important items required for life's daily needs.

C) Blacksmiths made important items for other people.

D) Blacksmiths make many crucial items.

Read the excerpt how the grimm brothers saved the fairy tale. which idea does the author introduce first

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

Read this excerpt from leah missbach day's foreword to wheels of change.bicycles have long played a role in my life. as a young woman, i rode one year-round before i had a car. but it was later in adulthood that the bicycle became more than a source of transportation for me. the bicycle actually began to truly shape the way i saw the world.what is the author's purpose for including this in the foreword?