Question

In which statement is the transition used correctly? (5 points) Gold in California ignited interest in a railroad to reach the West. As a result, Americans disagreed on where to build the railroad. Gold in California ignited interest in a railroad to reach the West. However, Americans disagreed on where to build the railroad. Gold in California ignited interest in a railroad to reach the West. Therefore, Americans disagreed on where to build the railroad. Gold in California ignited interest in a railroad to reach the West. Before this, Americans disagreed on where to build the railroad.

Answer 1

Answer:

B:  Gold in California ignited interest in a railroad to reach the West. However, Americans disagreed on where to build the railroad.

Explanation:

The first and second parts of the sentence contradict each other, so the word "However" would tie them together nicely.