How is the phenomenon of “Keeping up with the Joneses” a distinctly American concept? A….

How is the phenomenon of “Keeping up with the Joneses” a distinctly American concept?
A. “Jones” is a typically American name, so the concept of “Keeping Up With The Joneses” pertains to anyone in America that is worth aspiring to
B. Unlike in Europe, anyone in America was thought to be capable of achieving wealth and status
C. In America, it was believed that one’s social status was tied to their family name (e.g. Jones)
D. The Joneses and the people who kept up with them desired things that did not indicate high social status in other countries