Why were the battles of saratoga and yorktown important? a) they prompted france to send their first troops to the colonists. b) they bring about a colonial victory in the revolutionary war. c) they marked the official beginning of the revolutionary war. d) they were huge setbacks for colonial forces in the revolutionary war.

In an economic downturn, what can happen in countries that depend on high taxes to fund social programs?

American reaction to the 9/11 tragedy can be characterized as patriotism. a. true b. false

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