Social Darwinism and Gospel of Wealth · US History

Which statement best describes the relationship between wealth and morality in the Gospel of Wealth?

  1. Wealth was seen as a responsibility to improve society
  2. Wealth was considered mostly unrelated to morality
  3. Wealth should be avoided by the morally upright
  4. Wealth was seen as inherently corrupting to one's character
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Correct answer: Wealth was seen as a responsibility to improve society

Carnegie believed that wealth came with moral obligations. The rich should use their resources to benefit the public.

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