A New Revolution

Question 4 • 26-27 SS US/AZ History 1 CR – (YR) Schroeder, A US/AZ HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY 1(9)

Which statement best represents Rockefeller’s business philosophy?

Answer

He believed it was his right to make as much money as he possibly could and that he should keep the money he made.

He believed that his gift of making money came from his hard work.

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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