I think that the answer would be A. economics was a big factor in those times
I don't think TV is as important now as it was back then because other than going outside and socializing there wasn't much to do on your own. TV opened up a whole new cultural aspect in America and allowed news to spread more widely.
Answer:
Writing based on optimism of the reform era
Explanation:
The optimism of the reform era is a period of time when a lot more american citizens started to adopt a progressive way of thinking, which put a heavier emphasis on human right and the general wellness of the people.
This era was catalyzed by the establishment of slavery in 1865. Many books published in this period started to highlight the importance of equal rights for all human regardless of race, gender, social status, or religion
It started to gradually destroyed american way of thinking that a certain group of people was superior to another and promote the idea that no group should be given a special treatment over another group.
I believe the answer is D since the triangular trade mostly dealt with europe, the Americas and Africa and the question says NOT.