Problem: S1: To sell gold , a country abroad had to accumulate more and more goods than it bought .
S2: To accumulate gold , a country always had to sell more goods abroad than it bought .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: no

Problem: S1: The rout ... is from the Great Lakes towards the Head of the Mississippi , and from thence to the River called by the Indians Ouragon ...
S2: The way ... is from the Great Lakes towards the head of the Mississippi and from there to the river called by the Indians Ouragon ...

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: Nick Smith ( Chris Egan ) settles with his family in Summer Bay , and he and Duncan quickly get friends and get into various crises .
S2: Chris Egan ( Nick Smith ) settles in Summer Bay with his family and he and Duncan quickly become friends and get into various scrapes .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
yes