How Does the Financial-Political Climate of the Late Eighteenth Century

How does the financial-political climate of the late eighteenth century compare to today's climate?

A) The late eighteenth century was a simpler time; people were either farmers or professionals; few people discussed politics or financial systems.
B) Debate about politics and finances was more intense in the late eighteenth century; strife resulted as people established political and financial systems.
C) In the late eighteenth century, politics and finances were intertwined; today financial institutions are separate from the influence of political systems.
D) Both the financial and political climates of the late eighteenth century and today can be characterized as generally peaceful and focused on domestic affairs.
E) The political and financial climates of both times can be characterized as strife-filled, interdependent on each other, and heavily influenced by foreign affairs.