In Contrast to the Seventeenth Century, by 1775 Colonial America

question 61

Multiple Choice

In contrast to the seventeenth century, by 1775 colonial America

• A) began to show signs of stratification and barriers to mobility.
• B) had all but eliminated poverty.
• C) found that it was easier for ordinary people to acquire land.
• D) was almost entirely middle class.
• E) was less able to maintain ownership of small farms.

Identify the historical context and evolution of laws regulating lobbying and interest group activities.

Analyze the importance and implications of political endorsements by interest groups.

Explain the impact of interest group attributes (e.g., leadership, membership engagement) on their power and effectiveness.

Differentiate between different categories of interest groups and their objectives.

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