1. in 1779, the american side in the revolutionary war was joined by a new
ally, which was
a. france.
b. canada.
c. spain.
d. germany.
2. the period known as the restoration began when
a. charles i was executed.
b. charles ii ascended to the throne.
c. james ii returned from exile.
d. the puritans took control of parliament.

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts