Which of the following statements about the history of interest groups in the United States is LEAST accurate?

A. In the late nineteenth century, many farmers reacted against economic change by joining interest groups such as the Grange.
B. Before the Civil War, abolitionists created societies intended to pressure the government into adopting antislavery legislation.
C. The creation of a national railroad system went hand-in-hand with the emergence of lobbyists seeking government perks and favorable legislation.
D. Although nineteenth-century women participated in campaigns for moral reform, they did not pursue a greater political role.
E. The power and prominence of interest groups developed partly in response to the declining organizational strength of traditional political parties.

Answer: D