Nadine is researching Lewis and Clark's journey West. She has read a letter from Thomas Jefferson to
Meriwether Lewis, in which Jefferson gives Lewis
specific orders. She has also read several entries from
Lewis's diary
Which statement best illustrates a synthesis of ideas
between these two texts?
In his diary, Meriwether Lewis diligently records
details about the plants and animals the expedition
finds.
Reading Meriwether Lewis's diary confirms that he
carried out instructions issued by President
Jefferson
In a letter to Meriwether Lewis, President Jefferson
issues instructions related to Lewis's travels.
Reading President Jefferson's letter to Meriwether
Lewis reveals that Jefferson had instructions for
Lewis.

I think the answer might be D

Explanation:

Please tell me if I am wrong.

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the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.