Social Darwinism vs. The Social Gospel

What concept did Social Darwinism apply to human society?

• Natural selection

• Social equality

• Government intervention

• Religious teachings

Who was a philosopher that used Darwin's ideas for society?

• Walter Rauschenbusch

• Herbert Spencer

• Charles Darwin

• Adam Smith

What did Social Darwinism suggest about the poor?

• They needed government support

• They were responsible for their own situation

• They were victims of inequality

• They should be given welfare

What was the impact of Social Darwinism on economic policy?

• It supported government regulation

• It promoted laissez-faire capitalism

• It encouraged welfare programs

• It advocated for wealth redistribution

What was the main goal of the Social Gospel movement?

• To promote individual success

• To serve the poor and achieve salvation

• To support monopolies

• To encourage competition

Who was a key figure in the Social Gospel movement and started Hull House in 1889?

• Charles Darwin

• Jane Addams

• Herbert Spencer

• Andrew Carnegie

How did Social Darwinism view society?

• As a cooperative community

• As a competition where only the fittest survive

• As a system needing reform

• As a network of mutual aid

What did the Social Gospel movement advocate for?

• Economic exploitation

• Social reforms and assistance to the poor

• Natural selection of the wealthy

• Individual success

What did Social Darwinists believe about poverty?

• It was a natural result of individual failures

• It was caused by systemic issues

• It should be addressed by social reforms

• It was a moral duty to eliminate it

What is the process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods?

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

• Evolution

• Laissez-faire