Which of the following was a result of the market-based economy that emerged during the first half of the nineteenth century in the United States?
A) The movement for women's rights continued to be virtually nonexistent for another century.
B) Equality of opportunity came to guarantee equality in outcomes as well, for most of those pursuing wealth proved successful.
C) The belief spread that individuals should have equal opportunities to advance through their abilities and hard work.
D) The prevailing theme of political life in the first half of the nineteenth century revolved around the question of African American rights.
E) The population of cities declined as immigrants became disenchanted with the American dream and urban quality of life.

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The emergence of a market-based economy in the first half of the nineteenth century in the United States resulted in the spread of the belief that individuals should have equal opportunities to advance through their abilities and hard work. This idea became known as the "American Dream" and remains a central aspect of American culture today.

Which of the Following Was a Result of the Market-Based