Which claim could use the excerpts given above as textual support? Although the civil war is over, the new "civil peace" is just as violent. Jonathan understands that he can live without things, but he cannot live without his family. Although Jonathan is glad the war is over, he would have been happier if it never happened. Jonathan optimistically expected his entire family to come out of the war uninjured.

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?