At least 400 words.Discuss one of the following:Trace the actions and influence of Theodore Judah in promoting and constructing railroads in California.or What did the leaders of the Central Pacific Railroad do to help passage of the Pacific Railway Act of 1862? Were these actions ethical by twenty-first century standards? orDiscuss the development and diversification of California agriculture from 1870 to 1900. What early factors and forces limited California agriculture? Why was it thriving by 1900?orWhat were the major environmental problems in California in 1900 and how did they develop? What steps had been taken to solve these problems and how effective were they?

Week 6 Discussion 1: Presidential AdvisorRequired ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:Textbook: Review Chapters 2, 3 (pgs 56-59), 13LessonAdditional scholarly sources you identify through your own researchInitial Post InstructionsYou are an advisor to the President tasked with cutting at least $300 billion from the budget. The president wants your recommendations to cut lines, not large categories. Explain why you chose those cuts. Note: These are not true US budget numbers.DOMESTIC PROGRAMS AND FOREIGN AIDCut some foreign aid to African countries $17 billion Eliminate farm subsidies $14 billion Cut pay of civilian federal workers by 5 percent $14 billion Reduce the overall federal workforce by 10% $12 billion Cut aid to states by 5% $29 billionMILITARYCut the number of nuclear warheads, and end the "Star Wars" missile defense program $19 billion Reduce military to pre-Iraq War size and further reduce troops in Asia and Europe $25 billion Cancel or delay some weapons programs $19 billionHEALTHCAREEnact medical malpractice reform by reducing the chances of large malpractice verdicts $ 8 billion Increase the Medicare eligibility age to 68 $ 8 billion Raise the Social Security retirement age to 68. $ 13 billionEXISTING TAXESReturn the estate tax to Clinton-era levels, passing on an estate worth more than $1 million to their heirs would have portions of those estates taxed. $ 50 billion End tax cuts for income above $250,000 a year $ 54 billion End tax cuts for income below $250,000 a year $ 172 billion Payroll tax increase for people making over $106,000 annually contributing more to Social Security and Medicare. $ 50 billionNEW TAXESInstitute a Millionaire's tax on income above $1 million $ 50 billion Add a national 5% sales tax $ 41 billion Add a tax on carbon emissions $ 40 billion Tax banks based on their sizes and the amount of risk they take. $ 73 billionTotal gap covered by your budget plan$_________________Use evidence (cite sources) to support your response from assigned readings or online lessons, and at least one outside scholarly source.Writing RequirementsAPA format for in-text citations and list of referencesGradingThis activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines