Suppose you are going to give a speech to inform on the history of the First Transcontinental Railroad.Which of the following would be the general purpose statement?
A)First Transcontinental Railroad
B)Impact of the First Transcontinental Railroad on Native Americans
C)The First Transcontinental Railroad changed shipping,communication,and cultures across America
D)Timetables for the First Transcontinental Railroad
E)I want the audience to be more informed about the impact of the First Transcontinental Railroad

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The general purpose statement for a speech aiming to inform about the history of the First Transcontinental Railroad is best encapsulated by option E, as it explicitly states the speaker's intention to inform the audience about the railroad's impact.

Suppose You Are Going to Give a Speech to Inform