Tocqueville's concern with Individualism in America was that he believed if there was too much, it could take the focus away from supporting the common good.
Hearing impaired
The term offended his new acquaintance because deaf people do not regard themselves hearing impaired. it certainly arouse feelings of inadequacy when applied to them.
D. To research its historical background and original purpose
This gives you the information and reason behind the work and explains where it comes from
