As a result of the Great Depression, social values in the United States
A. seemed to change relatively little.
B. saw most Americans turn against the traditional "success ethic."
C. saw the idea of individual initiative fall into disrepute.
D. saw Americans embrace nearly any idea that was new or nontraditional.
E. saw a majority of Americans question the future of democracy.
Answer: A
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