Caleb climbed down from the wagon and took his turn walking alongside the horses. It had been a long, slow journey, and there were
many days of travel ahead. But at least now he could see mountains in
the distance - mountains made of gold. His main concern was getting
there before everything had been claimed. Pa assured him there was
enough gold and enough land for everyone willing to make the journey
Which statement describes the most likely historical and cultural context of
the passage?
O A. An American boy heading west in the 1800s
OB. A modern-day boy preparing for a Texas rodeo
O C. A poor boy traveling from Europe to the New World
O D. An African American boy escaping slavery in Alabama