Why is it difficult for people to live in the outback of australia? a: the outback is made of a volcanic plateau. b: the outback is a rock plateau with few water sources. c: the outback is a desert region with many dust storms. d: the outback is a dry mountain region in the eastern highlands.

harding's opponent in the 1920 election was ohio governor and newspaperman james m. cox, who had won the democratic nomination in a 44-ballot convention battle. harding rejected the progressive ideology of the wilson administration in favor of the laissez-faire approach of the mckinley administration.

the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.