The world created at the Columbian Exposition was indeed illusory; in fact, events in America at that time revealed which of the following to be true?
A. American society had become increasingly egalitarian as a result of industrialization.
B. The political system in America was ill-equipped to cope with the economic and social revolutions that were reshaping the country.
C. Leadership of the country was in the best hands.
D. England and Germany were, economically, far ahead of the United States.
Answer: B
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