Which of the following does NOT apply to liberalism in the decades after 1815?
A) Enhancement of individual liberty was liberalism's primary concern.
B) Individuals are basically good, endowed with inalienable rights, and capable of shaping their own identities and destinies.
C) Liberalism was a direct descendent of the American and French Revolutions.
D) The belief that unfettered by tyranny and ignorance, the mind can eradicate age-old evils.
E) The government should directly manage the economy to guarantee everyone access to adequate resources and equal opportunities.

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The statement that "the government should directly manage the economy to guarantee everyone access to adequate resources and equal opportunities" is more in line with socialism than classical liberalism, which emphasized limited government intervention in the economy.

Which of the Following Does NOT Apply to Liberalism in the Decades