Combine these parts to make a logical complex sentence.

1. Keeping her speech short

2. The Mayor promised to improve roadways and bridges

3. to appeal to as many of her voters as possible

Choose 1

(Choice A)
A
Keeping her speech short, the Mayor promised to improve roadways and bridges; she tried to appeal to as many of her voters as possible.

(Choice B)
B
Keeping her speech short, the Mayor promised to improve roadways and bridges because she wanted to appeal to as many of her voters as possible.

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.