Question

“the peoples priorities”

1. the author argues that the american people are more concerned with external than internal issues. what evidence does he give to support this claim?
2. why does the author suggest that internal challenges, such as those raised by identity politics, are less likely to be seen as urgent by the american population?

Explanation:

For question 8, one would need to refer to the text to find specific statements, examples or data the author presents about American people's focus on external issues. For question 9, the answer would involve understanding the author's perspective on how identity - politics - related internal challenges are perceived in the context of the American population's overall priorities, perhaps due to competing concerns, lack of awareness or other factors presented in the text.

Answer:

1. No answer can be provided without referring to the full text for evidence.
2. No answer can be provided without understanding the author's full argument in the text.