What were the five values Tocqueville said were crucial to America's success? (Pick all that apply.)

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Responses

Laissez-Faire
Laissez-Faire

Individualism
Individualism

Populism
Populism

Consumerism
Consumerism

Ownership
Ownership

Liberty
Liberty

Egalitarianism

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Alexis de Tocqueville identified several values that he believed were crucial to America's success. From your list, the values that are most commonly associated with his observations include:

  1. Individualism
  2. Liberty
  3. Egalitarianism

While Tocqueville did touch upon themes related to consumerism, laissez-faire, and ownership, the core values he emphasized were primarily centered around individualism, liberty, and the democratic ethos of equality (egalitarianism).