In what way does life on the mississippi reflect the time period in which it takes place?
it contains many ideas considered outdated in the present day.
it shows that twain had the ambition typical of people of the 19th century.
it reflects the work ethic many people held at the time the book was written.
it reminds us that riverboats were once seen as exotic and adventurous.

D.

Explanation:

just took it on edge

since most of current immigration into the u.s., both legal and illegal, is coming from latin america. it would be very difficult to imagine or rationalize a country my fellow citizens are trying desperately to flee into, would pose a threat to my prosperity or freedom. since the u.s. has a long history of intervention, but no record of permanent occupation, i would not feel oppression is the main objective.  

the largest free trade nation, along with the largest gdp in the world wanting to expand it's economic policy on us, and including us, could only be positive. the u.s. government has no interest in, or way of simply forcing american culture on us. and has no track record of it. other nations that adopted american social culture, or "americanization" did so voluntarily, mainly through the choice of allowing american businesses and u.s. citizens to come into their nations, as free operatives.