The British Country Party:
A) declined in popularity as England became an increasingly urbanized country.
B) underwrote the expenses of a large number of the migrants to the American colonies.
C) opposed the power of the landed gentry in British politics.
D) sought to stop corruption in British politics.
E) required its leaders to dress in work clothes to promote the idea of being "of the people."
Ans: D) sought to stop corruption in British politics.
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