Which statement best summarizes Social Darwinism and the Gospel of Wealth?
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Correct answer: They justified inequality while urging philanthropy as a duty
Social Darwinism explained inequality as natural, while the Gospel of Wealth encouraged the wealthy to give back. Together, they shaped attitudes toward wealth and society in the Gilded Age.
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