Reformers opposed the spoils systems because it was inefficient and unfair. Jobs were given to the victors of certain political contests, regardless if they were qualified or not. Reformers wanted a Civil Service Program based on merit.
The sons of liberty were a secret group that found ways to oppose the british.
Because if people believed the scientist the pope would not have control of the people.
The bubonic plague imacted religion and spirituality in the years after its outbreak as per answer ( B ): The Church grew weaker beacuse many people began to lose faith in God after witnessing the massive death tolls of the plague. A common reaction was to incur in sin, arguing that everyone was to horribly die regardless.