Question

question 5
what conflict in values emerged as america went through its market revolution?
a most farmers clung to crevecoeurs ideal of a semi - subsistence way of life, despite the relentless reach of commercial networks.
b although americans professed to believe in equality, the market revolution coupled with american materialistic pursuits led to great inequalities in wealth.
c americans had long enjoyed living in settled and stable communities, but transportation improvements led to much greater geographic mobility.
d personal lifestyles prized by northerners, who were more religious, differed from those of southerners, who were more materialistic - a distinction that national networks made obvious.

Explanation:

The market revolution in America was a period of significant economic change. Option A focuses on farmers' lifestyle rather than a value conflict. Option C is about geographic mobility due to transportation, not a value conflict. Option D's regional lifestyle distinction is not the main value conflict. Option B highlights the conflict between the professed belief in equality and the reality of wealth inequalities caused by the market revolution and materialistic pursuits.

Answer:

B. although Americans professed to believe in equality, the market revolution coupled with American materialistic pursuits led to great inequalities in wealth.