<span>He is saying that Americans have freedom and choice. He states that we have the opportunity to make our life the way that we want it to be. We are united through our quest for freedom and individuality, and America gives us a chance to relate to each other.</span>
Answer:
I believe it is diminishes.
Explanation:
Diminishes means to make smaller, to become smaller, or to lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
It may be softens, though, so apologies if I am incorrect.
Putting something in "chronological" order means putting it in the order in which it happened typically First.... Second... Third....Fourth.
Example: I went to school today. I brushed my teeth, opened my eyes, and put on clothes.
In CHRONOLOGICAL order, I (first) opened my eyes, (secondly) brushed my teeth (then) put on clothes.
Hope this helps!!