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One outcome of the social gospel movement was

A
a new kind of music.
B
settlement houses.
C
increased immigration.
D
taxation on the wealthy.
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Herbert Spencer used the concept of social Darwinism to defend

A
the concepts of philanthropy and generous giving.
B
the rise of poverty and the mortality rates of less fortunate people.
C
the evolution of the human species and the will to survive.
D
the need for immigration and equality between the classes.
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Which idea is an aspect of Carnegie’s “Gospel of Wealth” that is based on social Darwinism?

A
The wealthy are best suited to help the less fortunate.
B
The wealthy should not show off their wealth.
C
The wealthy should pay their workers fairly for their efforts.
D
The wealthy are better suited to having large amounts of money.
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William Graham Sumner was a social Darwinist who believed that

A
Business should reward employees for their efforts.
B
Government should leave business to its own devices.
C
Business and government should work together to eliminate poverty.
D
Government has a role to play in helping less fortunate people lead better lives.
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Which statement shows how Darwin’s theory of evolution was used by social Darwinists to explain the differences between the classes?

A
Natural selection includes the concept of the inheritance of wealth.
B
The division of the social classes shows that competition is unnatural.
C
Since only the strongest survive and thrive, they are compelled to aid the less fortunate.
D
Eventually, less fortunate people will be unable to survive, and the classes will be equal.
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What did Carnegie do to ensure that his money would be used to help society?

A
He contributed to medical research.
B
He built libraries that everyone could use.
C
He offered music appreciation classes for everyone.
D
He gave away money to homeless people.

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