What evidence does the author of Puerto Rico provide in paragraph two for why Puerto Rico deserves to become the 51st state

small european communities with shared traditions consolidated into large new states (apex)

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interest groups send representatives to state capitals and to washington, d.c. to put pressure on members of congress and other policymakers. they engage in lobbying, or the organized process of influencing legislation or policy. lobbying can take many forms. interest groups can testify in congressional hearings.

answer; (c) slaves brought to the americans from africa;