Based on "The Devil and Tom Walker," what was one of the major social influences of this period that Irving criticized?
O A. freedom of religion
O B. striving for wealth
O C. westward expansion
O D. civil rights for Native Americans

the answer is something i don't know

that's a lot of reading foo

explanation:

third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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the answer is "began" because it is a action that can be done