What did people use before laptops?

Did the west show signs of cultural decline in the 20th century?

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

The french and the dutch establish colonies in north america to, a. establish sugar plantations. b. spread catholicism to the native americans. c. extract gold and silver from the aztec empire. d. trade with native americans for furs.