When a religious-based community like Oneida enjoyed commercial success, why did that illustrate the paradoxes of antebellum America?
a. Most people wanted to make money more than they wanted to share love and brotherhood.
b. Many people wanted to share cooperatively, but a non-religious perspective couldn't overcome their drive for individualism.
c. Many people could handle living together and sharing work and play, as long as the males received preferred status.
d. Middle-class free blacks were usually the main consumers of goods the communities produced.
B
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. poverty law. B. home economics. C. social work. D. psychotherapy.
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