Why Did the Editors of Life Magazine Fear That American

question 125

Multiple Choice

Why did the editors of Life magazine fear that American freedom might be in danger from not being used enough?

• A) American voter participation had fallen dramatically since World War II.
• B) Americans remained reluctant to travel and see the world.
• C) Americans failed to enjoy the blessings of their private lives.
• D) Americans seemed to have largely withdrawn from open dissent in the public sphere.
• E) Americans no longer knew how to have fun and enjoy their vacations.

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Definitions:

Social Darwinist

A belief system that applies Darwin's theory of natural selection to society, suggesting that humans compete in a struggle for existence in which only the fittest survive.

Dawes Act

A 1887 U.S. law aimed at assimilating Native Americans into American society by distributing tribal lands to individual members.