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How was the pony express able to move letters across the country so quickly?

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Answer:

Because they had 400 with 180 riders that went about 10 miles per hour.

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Answer:

There were lots of riders.

Step-by-step explanation:

The riders would take short trips and handed off the letters to others. This allowed the horses to not tire out.

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