Which of the following was a fear that was held by liberals of the early nineteenth century in regard to extending political rights to uneducated people?
A) There would be a return to tyranny.
B) An uninformed and unskilled leader would be elected.
C) Leadership of a country would be devalued.
D) The wealthy would have to support the peasants.
E) The poverty percentage would grow even more rapidly.
Answer: A
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