Which of the following MOST influenced the decision to block all American shipping? the high price Jefferson paid to buy the Louisiana Territory

the bold action France took to overthrow its king

the unpopular tax on British whiskey

the poor treatment of American seamen

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