Why was it so easy for Bailey to lie to the townspeople about the North? What does the townspeoples' questions tell you about society and
comparison between the North and South during the Jim Crow period? I

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?