To what extent was capitalism a major aspect of american identity from the revolutionary era through the gilded age? (ccot) -ap u. s. history

Capitalism has created economic classes in America and has also established boundaries in society so that this one can arise; thus capitalism is the foundation of the country's economy

Theories such as Social Darwinism, laissez-faire and the "invisible hand" from the times of Adam Smith forged the ground for the laws of supply and demand, and were the baseline for the consolidation of corporations; then modern technologies remapped the financial structures to maximize the use of natural resources and rise the labor force therefore emphasizing consumption.

d. people are naturally good, and their expressed will is what is best for society

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