Which of the Following Does NOT Apply to Liberalism in the Decades

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT apply to liberalism in the decades after 1815?

• A) Enhancement of individual liberty was liberalism's primary concern.
• B) Individuals are basically good, endowed with inalienable rights, and capable of shaping their own identities and destinies.
• C) Liberalism was a direct descendent of the American and French Revolutions.
• D) The belief that unfettered by tyranny and ignorance, the mind can eradicate age-old evils.
• E) The government should directly manage the economy to guarantee everyone access to adequate resources and equal opportunities.

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