Question

in the shame of the cities, lincoln steffens argued that people needed to:

a. care about the common good even if they were doing well personally.

b. leave social inequality issues to be resolved by the government.

c. take advantage of economic opportunities offered by industrial development.

d. remain loyal to neighbors and leaders in their communities.

Explanation:

In The Shame of the Cities, Lincoln Steffens exposed political corruption in urban areas. His argument centered on the idea that individuals, even if they were personally prosperous, should prioritize the common good to address societal issues like corruption and inequality. Option B is incorrect as he didn't advocate leaving issues to the government alone. Option C focuses on personal economic gain, which is not his message. Option D about loyalty to neighbors/leaders is not aligned with his work on civic responsibility and common good.

Answer:

A. Care about the common good even if they were doing well personally.