Short Answer: C
D is too restrictive
A and C are opposites so one of them is right and the other isn't. Sometimes you get luck with Multiple Choice. If you have to guess, this one is the kind of question you want to guess on. A is the opposite to what is true. The answer is C.
B Any asset can be something that can be a depreciating asset. A good example is a car or truck. Depreciating assets and not damaged assets.
The rise of the public sphere and public opinion.
The growth of a print culture and literary market - newspapers etc, the multiplier effect.
The rise of coffee houses, clubs, social gatherings. The voice of the street
The breakdown of absolutist politics.
Answer: the cold war ended
Explanation: