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D. rewarding loyal political supporters with jobs or money
Here's an example of patronage:
Patronage is customers or the financial support from customers or guests. An example of patronage is all of the customers at a deli. An example of patronage is money received by a hotel during a convention. ... Shopkeepers thanked Christmas shoppers for their patronage.
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Answer:
D, demonstrating American strength to the world.
