Which reconstruction amendment is praised by mr. wagoner in this quote? * “the consummation which we celebrate is of great practical importance. it adds, instantaneously, nearly a quarter of a million this act is the completion of one of the greatest reforms ever accomplished by any nation. the revolution has been vast, rapid, grand. the despised chattel of 1860 is the respected voter of today.” - henry o. wagoner, jr., 1870 a. 13th amendment b. 14th amendment c. 15th amendment d. 16th amendment

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