In his introduction, Eric Liu figurative language when talking about the present moment in the third paragraph:
"We are experiencing the birth of the America we were promised. We are experiencing the birth
of a different kind of country that doesn't equate whiteness with Americanness."
Explain this metaphor, and the connotations of the word "birth." What idea is Lui trying to
communicate in these sentences?

Which of the following statements would be supported by both a communist and a utopian socialist? a) a government should restrict the number of imports and exports to protect its gold reserves b) governments have no right to restrict the actions of businesses or customers c) society will shift towards socialist ideals without the need for violent revolutions d) the gains of the industrial revolution should be shared by all members of society