Social Darwinism and Social Reform

What was ironic about calling the time between 1870 and 1900 "The Gilded Age"?

• America would soon strike gold again in Alaska.

• Mark Twain was a humorist and was making a joke.

• Although things appeared great, there was much suffering beneath.

• Historians borrowed the term from a book about the era.

The idea that anyone could go from poverty to great wealth through a combination of hard work and luck is called _______

• Social Darwinism.

• the Gilded Ideal.

• individualism.

• progressivism.

Social Darwinism was a philosophy that stated that _______

• political gain is a worthwhile aspiration for all Americans.

• only the best people survived in industrialized society.

• evolution takes place over millions of years.

• the wealthy have a moral obligation to help the poor.

Why was Social Darwinism popular among the wealthy elite?

• It supported their beliefs that they deserved their wealth.

• It inspired them to reform society.

• It ensured they would be able to keep their riches.

• It supplied an answer to their concerns over poverty.

Andrew Carnegie's "Gospel of Wealth" advocated which of the following?

• a plan for everyone in America to become rich

• political funding for schools and hospitals

• a special status for the American elite

• philanthropy on the part of the wealthy

What movement dominated art and literature during the Gilded Age?

• realism

• romanticism

• classicism

• impressionism

The improved standard of living brought on by industrialization enabled people to _______

• spend longer hours working in factories.

• invest in the stock market for retirement.

• spend time on recreation and amusements.

• give to the charitable causes that became popular.

The first professional baseball team was the _______

• New York Nine.

• Boston Athletic Club.

• Coopertown Stoolers.

• Cincinnati Red Stockings.

Lester Frank Ward, in his book Dynamic Sociology, promoted the idea of _______

• Social Darwinism.

• Reform Darwinism.

• Natural Selection.

• Interactive Competition.

Who founded Hull House?

• Jane Addams

• Florence Kelley

• Lillian Wald

• Alice Paul