ANSWER:
They help to convey the policy views of individuals and groups to public officials.
Cities couldn't thrive in the harsh winter of New England but villages could work together to protect each other against it.
The defeat of the Chinese by the British in the Opium War would spell doom for the <u>Qing Dynasty. </u>
<h3>China under the Qing Dynasty </h3>
- Refused to modernize in the 19th century as other nations did so.
- Was defeated by European powers and forced to make concessions.
When the Qing went to war with the British to stop British opium traders from selling opium in China, they were soundly defeated for not having modernized their navy.
In conclusion, option A is correct.
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