Urban and Social Reforms

Question 1

According to Sumner, what separates the wealthy people in society from the poor people?

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A: how they have handled their opportunities in life

Question 2

From what you’ve learned about social Darwinism and the social gospel, which statement expresses the idea behind this call?

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C: The rich are more fit and are thus more able to provide help.

Question 3

Which statement most closely matches Rauschenbusch’s point?

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B: The circumstances in which immigrants today must live is harming them.

Question 4

What main point about wealth and responsibility does Carnegie make in this passage?

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C: Rich people should use their wealth to benefit society.

Question 5

For what two reasons does Carnegie believe the rich should decide to give their wealth away?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: They are the best people to judge how to help society.; C: Their wealth actually belongs to society.

Urban and Social Reforms Answers