6. suppose you're an attorney. in a case you're presenting to a federal court, you argue that the person you're defending suffered cruel and unusual punishment. which amendment of the constitution should you cite?

Which statement regarding the distribution of wealth by the mid-19th century is most accurate?

The california gold rush: actually had only a small impact on california’s population because its rich farmlands already attracted thousands of new settlers each year. attracted almost equal numbers of men and women. resulted in laws that discriminated against “foreign miners.” made considerable wealth for average miners because gold mining demanded no real investment of capital. hurt the development of san francisco because gold discoveries shifted interest to areas outside of town.

What led to the environmental damage that caused the dust bowl? 1. desert winds emerging from the southwest 2. rotating crops every year and having fallow land 3.overplanting throughout the great plains 4.a year-long drought