The political behavior of Californians in the1880s and 1890s differed from the rest of the nation in that
a. they tended to split their tickets between the two parties or change party commitments between elections while most Americans showed extraordinary loyalty to their political parties.
b. they showed their liberal leaning by electing candidates that addressed the concerns of the least fortunate while most Americans tended to support the interests of the political establishment.
c. women had the right to vote, guaranteed in the 1878 state constitution.
d. they consistently elected large Democratic majorities to the governorship and legislature.
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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