A desire for personal gain over the good of the community is what Tocqueville warned might threaten American civic life and democracy .
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These people became wealthy mostly because of efficient trade between countries. Trading was an important factor back then, and your key word is COASTAL, meaning they are by a sea (aka trading routes). So the answer is trading between countries.
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