Early Progressivism (U.S. 8-13) Review

Which of the following examples reflects the philosophy of the "Gospel of Wealth"?

• Carnegie expands his steel empire

• Carnegie establishes libraries throughout the nation

• Rockefeller expands his oil monopoly

• Rockefeller funs presidential candidates

During the late nineteenth century Social Darwinism justified which situation?

• Passage of antitrust legislation

• The uneven distribution of wealth

• Passage of social welfare reform

• The spoils system in politics

Which best describes the Social Gospel movement?

• Belief that certain cultures will be unable to sustain existence

• Emphasis on Christian principles to solve societal problems

• Belief that capitalism helps the lower class

• Emphasis on the Christianization of native people

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During the late 1800s, which group benefited the most from the philosophies of Social Darwinism and laissez-faire economics?

• Business Owners

• Farmers

• Labor Unions

• Women

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• Strategies for achieving civil rights goals were the same in the North and South

• Prominent leaders disagreed on the fundamental goals and strategies of the movement

• Leaders of the movement were unified in the prioritization of political gains over economic gains

• The majority of of people who could benefit form the movement were wealthy, well-educated members of society.

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• Du Bois believed that African Americans were solely responsible for their advancement

• Du Bois believed that equality for African Americans should be a gradual process

• Du Bois believed that equality for African Americans was the responsibility of all Americans

• Du Bois believed that physical labor was the key to African Americans achieving equal rights

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