Which theme does this quotation from one of the lake men in The Hobbit support? "We will bear no weapons against you, but we leave you to your gold. You may eat that, if you will!" A Friendship is more important than wealth. B People often have more inner strength than they realize. C Perseverance pays off in the end. D People will not part with that which is rightfully theirs.

The correct answer is "Friendship is more important than wealth."

it provided for selection of government employees through competitive examinations. it also made it unlawful to fire or demote covered employees for political reasons or to require them to give political service or payment, and it set up a civil service commission to enforce the law.

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4 copper and gold, the california gold rush is why im pretty sure.