Why might stephen f. austin be considered the most successful empresario of texas? a. he had a solid relationship with the families he settle in texas. b. he secured more contracts and settled more families than any other empresario. c. his colonies were strategically placed so as not to be a threat to native americans. d. he was well liked by both the spanish and mexican governments.

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