USHistory - New Attitudes Toward Wealth

What concept did Social Darwinists apply to human society?

• Survival of the fittest

• Gospel of Wealth

• Communism

• Algerism

Who were the leading figures of Social Darwinism?

• Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein

• Andrew Carnegie and John Rockefeller

• Herbert Spencer and William Graham Sumner

• Horatio Alger and Mark Twain

What did the Gospel of Wealth suggest about the rich?

• They should keep all their wealth

• They should invest in foreign markets

• They should donate money for the public good

• They should avoid taxes

What was Horatio Alger known for?

• Writing rags-to-riches novels

• Leading the American Revolution

• Developing the theory of evolution

• Creating the first social welfare program

What did Social Darwinists believe about government aid?

• It was necessary for social progress

• It was a form of charity

• It should be provided to everyone

• It coddled the weak and should be avoided

According to the Gospel of Wealth, who decides who gets the skills to be successful?

• The government

• Society

• The individual

• God

What did Horatio Alger's stories typically involve?

• A wealthy man losing his fortune

• A hardworking immigrant achieving success

• A scientist discovering a new element

• A politician winning an election

What was a common theme in Horatio Alger's novels?

• The importance of education

• The dangers of industrialization

• Hard work and good fortune leading to success

• The role of government in business

What did Andrew Carnegie believe was the biggest problem facing society?

• The management of riches

• The lack of education

• The spread of disease

• The rise of technology

What did Social Darwinists think about child labor laws?

• They supported them

• They thought they were too strict

• They believed they were unnecessary

• They opposed them