Which is the third reason?

What states were considered part of the antebellum south?

Which answer best describes an advantage of shipping goods by canal? a) most towns would rather have canals then noisy railroads b) goods could travel very fast downstream in the canal system c) traveling by boat is a much more relaxing way to transport goods. d) heavy loads of goods could travel by boat more easily then if pulled by horses.

How does the use of the word official in this stage direction affect the mood of the scene ?