Which of the following is the uniquely American element in the intellectual life of the new world?

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Business and commonsense were uniquely American elements in the new world's intellectual life. While Enlightenment philosophy was influential, it was not limited to America, and French naturalism and a love of theory and pure research were also present in other parts of the world. However, America's emphasis on practicality and entrepreneurship, embodied in the idea of American exceptionalism, was distinctively American.

Which of the Following Is the Uniquely American Element in the Intellectual