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AssignmentMultiple Choice

New American Industries

Question 4 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

Which statement best represents Rockefeller’s business philosophy?

Answer
A
He believed it was his right to make as much money as he possibly could and that he should keep the money he made.
B
He believed that his gift of making money came from his hard work.
C
He believed that his ability to make money was a gift and that he could use his wealth to help others.

Explanation

Rockefeller viewed his ability to earn money as a gift and believed that wealth brought a responsibility to help others. This philosophy is often associated with using wealth for philanthropy. Choice C best represents that belief; A describes keeping wealth for oneself, while B credits the ability only to hard work.

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