Question

Pls help 1. What aspects of American culture in 1835 may have led Alexis de Tocqueville to make

this claim about Americans and money?

"As one digs deeper into the national character of the Americans, one sees that they have

sought the value of everything in this world only in the answer to this single question: how

much money will it bring in?"

2. How has the relationship between wealth and government affected various groups of

citizens in the United States?

3. What about today—is there still a strong relationship between the purpose and goals of

the U. S. Government and the accumulation of wealth?

Answer 1

1. American culture placed a high value on the accumulation of wealth and financial success, which may have influenced Alexis de Tocqueville's claim that Americans sought the value of everything in terms of money.

2. Wealthy people have greater access to political power and can influence government policies, leading to policies that benefit the wealthy at the expense of the poor and middle class.

3. The U.S. government has a responsibility to provide for the well-being of its citizens, but policies and regulations often prioritize economic growth and financial success.