Why was American life marked by anxiety in the midst of early nineteenth-century prosperity?
A. because cyclical depressions made that prosperity seem fleeting
B. because the nagging issue of slavery threatened to cause a permanent rift in the culture
C. because corrupt politicians could infringe on a person's liberties at any time
D. because foreign movements seemed to repeatedly threaten national security
Answer: A
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