Gilded Age Philosophies Quiz

What does the French term "Laissez Faire" mean in English?

• Let it be

• Let do

• Leave alone

• Do whatever you want

How is "Laissez Faire" often interpreted in terms of economic policy?

• Active government intervention

• Do nothing

• Strict regulation

• Centralized planning

During which historical period was "Laissez Faire" a policy towards the economy?

• Renaissance

• Industrial Revolution

• Gilded Age

• Modern Era

Who wrote "On the Origin of Species" in 1859, which introduced the concept of natural selection?

• Herbert Spencer

• Alfred Russel Wallace

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

What concept introduced by Charles Darwin explains that nature selects the most favorable characteristics for evolution?

• Survival of the fittest

• Natural Selection

• Social Darwinism

• Genetic Drift

Who applied the concept of "survival of the fittest" to society, influencing Social Darwinism?

• Charles Darwin

• Alfred Russel Wallace

• Herbert Spencer

• Thomas Malthus

According to Herbert Spencer, what is considered "unnatural" in the context of the economy?

• Free market competition

• Natural disasters

• Government regulation

• Social welfare programs

What does Herbert Spencer attribute poverty to?

• Economic inequality

• Personal defects or weaknesses

• Lack of education

• Government policies

What is the main idea of the "Gospel of Wealth" (1889) as presented in the slide?

• Wealthy individuals should spend their fortune on personal luxuries.

• Wealthy individuals have the responsibility to distribute their fortune in a way that it is used beneficially.

• Wealthy individuals should invest their money to become even richer.

• Wealthy individuals should keep their fortune to themselves for future security.

According to the "Gospel of Wealth" (1889), what should be the approach to creating opportunities for the poor?

• Provide immediate financial assistance.

• Create opportunities for the poor to "better themselves" through institutions like libraries and universities.

• Encourage the poor to rely on government support.

• Offer the poor well-paid jobs without the need for education.