Read the claim. Claim: The British tea set is the most historically significant object because it represents the breaking down o
f social barriers between the upper and working classes of Britain. Which statement is the strongest counterclaim to the claim?
A. Tea houses and tea gardens were a greater factor in the breakdown of social barriers than the actual tea set itself. B. There were many things that led to the upper class’s newfound mutual respect and admiration for the working classes of Britain. C. The upper classes were happy; if the lower classes could afford tea, then they could consume less alcohol. D. Although tea became affordable enough for all classes, it did not mean that the upper classes socialized more with the working ones.
One reason why socialism did not take root in America is because of the culture. The American value system and the American concept of the nation are egalitarian. The American Revolution was essentially a rebellion against as strong states. Socialism is largely about big government hence its failure in the United States
