Although tourism had become well-established in Europe, and particularly in England by the last quarter of the eithteenth century, its development was confined primarily to comparatively wealthy people who were able to afford the considerable time and expense of travel. ..... As American cultural identity was not given by tradition, but had to be created, tourist attractions have played an especially important role in America.
――東京外国語大学 前期日程(2月25日実施)――2004年