Which word in this sentence is a transition to show sequence or results?

the two companies met at promontory, utah, in may 1869. they then joined the railroad tracks with gold and silver spikes in a festive ceremony. (5 points)

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The word in the sentence above that is a transition to show sequence or results is THEN.

The importance of transition words lies in its function of helping the audience understand the logic of a message. The transition words and phrases are particularly useful in essays, speeches, emails, reports, and any other form of academic or formal communication.

These words and phrases may introduce a consequence or result. These includ then, as such, therefore, consequently, as a result, accordingly, hence.

when i skim a text i look for anything i'm trying to find, like keys or clues or i just want to see if it is interesting to me.

explanation:

yes you could be a life guard if that the question.