In the state of minnesota, jude flaw appears in court as plaintiff. the defendant charges that mr. flaw failed to complete plumbing work he promised to do. he and his workmen also left a lot of water damage. this kind of case is most likely to be tried in

a. a civil court as breach of contract.
b. a civil court as a misdemeanor.
c. a criminal court as breach of contract.
d. a criminal court as a misdemeanor.

Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn regarding the status of african-americans in the south in the late 1800s? a) african-americans made tremendous political, social, and economic advancements during the reconstruction era. b) passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the u.s. constitution guaranteed equal status and rights for all african-americans. c) the reconstruction policies enacted by the federal government were highly effective in african-american citizens transition to life after slavery. d) although african-americans had equal rights under federal law they were still economically, politically, and socially inferior to whites in the south during the reconstruction era.