This dust was once the man,
gentle, plain, just and resolute, under whose cautious hand,
against the foulest crime in history known in any land or age,
was saved the union of these states

walt whitman

what is the word just most likely an allusion to?

lincoln's career as a lawyer
lincoln's death at war's end
whitman's war reporting
whitman's poem writing

Hurry need it ! 35 points in achebe’s things fall apart, the igbo people live in a patriarchal society; accordingly, they worship several different gods all property and authority belong to men all business transactions are done by barter they live under the authority of a foreign ruler

Which statement most strongly develops a positive tone? a. i was happy when i received my first paycheck for my hand work. b. winter break is approaching quickly, and i cannot wait to go shopping for gifts. c. going to the beach is one of my favorite activities; i love surfing and paddle boarding. d. a sense of accomplishment overwhelmed me as i stepped into into the stage that sunny, glorious day of graduation.

The room was gaudy with its leather couch and purple walls