What was the basis of lee yicks appeal to the u. s. supreme court after his conviction for running an illegal laundry in san francisco? a. the local sheriff had arrested chinese laundry owners but not white laundry owners who committed the same offense. b. the requirement that laundries be housed in brick buildings was an unfair burden on chinese immigrants. c. at his trial, he had not been permitted to call witnesses to give testimony that could have proved his innocence. d. fire marshals had not inspected his laundry before declaring that he was operating in an unsaf

the hyksos invasion. the hyksos were able to attack egypt successfully because of their skills in using bronze weapons, composite bows and the use of the horse and chariot during the invasion. although the egyptians depict a barbarian-type overthrow, the truth is the seizure was likely a relatively peaceful one.

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]