Author Question: In 1786 a revolt of farmers in western Massachusetts who were unable to pay their mortgages or taxes ... (Read 45 times)

HCHenry · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

In 1786 a revolt of farmers in western Massachusetts who were unable to pay their mortgages or taxes was led by

A) Patrick Henry.
B) Thomas Paine.
C) Thomas Jefferson.
D) Daniel Shays.
E) Robert Daniels.

Question 2

The results of lobbying efforts do not always favor the interest of the most powerful groups because

A) members of Congress are often opposed to the influence of interest groups.
B) not all interest groups have an equal influence in government.
C) competing interests often cancel out the objectives the groups are trying to achieve.
D) public opinion has been overwhelming opposed to interest groups pressuring Congress.
E) mobilizing members of interest group can be difficult.