Even without knowing your answer choices I would say that the U.S economy had fewer jobs and lower wages. So that gave Americans fewer resources .
The answer is simple: The Enlightenment
it was everybody except the NAACP (National Association of the Advanced Colored People) Some were stuck in the frame of mind that nothing was going to change so just leave it be, some were for it and some were against it. so its a 50/50 toss up.
In a open primary everybody is allowed to vote and in a closed primary on registered people are allowed to vote. Think of it as a Sale at a store. for a closed sale only members are allowed to get the discounts, but in a open sale you get all of the discounts, even if you are not a member.