Mark twain described the period of the late 1800s in america as a "gilded age" because
racist attitudes characterized the people who lived along the mississippi river
the american people became increasingly moral
the standard of living enjoyed by americans rose steeply
a fascination with wealth covered the depth of poverty and corruption

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?

Indicate which statement best summarizes how john proctor feels toward the reverend parris based on his statenents of him in the crucible.

According to this article , in what way does the message about obesity need to be refined ?