How did the british opium trade impact china in the early 1800s? a) china's opium production began to fall behind that of rival opium producer, india. b) china lost its favorable balance of trade as silver began flowing out of the country. c) china entered into a period of wealth as the british demand for opium steadily increased. d) china's government quickly halted the importation of opium to prevent harm to its citizens.

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