Which Event Was Most Important in Promoting the Belief That

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Multiple Choice

Which event was most important in promoting the belief that the U.S. government should work to ensure economy-wide stability?

• A) World War II
• B) The Civil Rights Movement
• C) The California Gold Rush
• D) The Great Depression

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Definitions:

Enlightenment

An intellectual and philosophical movement in 17th and 18th century Europe emphasizing reason, individualism, skepticism of traditional institutions, and the pursuit of knowledge.

Gang Labor System

A system of labor, commonly used in agricultural settings, where enslaved or coerced workers toiled in large groups under close supervision.

Enslaved Africans

African people who were forcibly taken from their homelands, transported primarily to the Americas, and sold into slavery from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Charleston

A historic city in South Carolina, known for its rich colonial and Civil War history.