Which of the following statements is best supported by the passage? A. John is no longer fighting in the war because he can earn more as a teamster. B. John believes the boy should leave his teamster work and join Grant's army as a soldier. C. John believes the other teamsters are honorable and brave men to be doing the work they are doing. D. John is working as a teamster because he was wounded as a soldier at Gettysburg.

Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.