13.The word “depended” in line 3 is closest in meaning to (A)improved (B)relied (C)demanded (D)explained

16.Which of the following statements is supported by the information in paragraph 1? (A)All government policy makers accepted Jefferson’s views of agriculture and farmers. (B)Agricultural production declined between 1783 and 1861. (C)The majority of farmers worked for the government. (D)Agriculture was a vital part of the nation’s economy.