Which Statement Best Describes the Role That American Artists and Writers

Which statement best describes the role that American artists and writers played in the Age of the Common Man?

A) By finding distinctly American themes, they helped build a unique national culture.
B) By appealing to educated elites, they stifled American intellectual growth.
C) By adopting European models, they improved the standing of American culture in the eyes of European elites.
D) By ridiculing popular democracy, they helped preserve the political status quo.