Question

1. social darwinism fundamentally argued that:

a) economic success reflects inherent superiority
b) the government must regulate economic competition
c) wealth should be equally distributed
d) technological innovation guarantees social progress

1. which perspective most challenged the prevailing economic narratives of the gilded age?

a) laissez - faire capitalism
b) radical individualism
c) gospel of wealth
d) social gospel

1. the primary economic tension during the gilded age was between:

a) urban and rural populations
b) international trade partners
c) different racial groups
d) government and religious institutions

1. herbert spencers theory most directly suggested that:

a) the government should provide comprehensive social services
b) economic success is predetermined by natural selection
c) wealth should be equally distributed
d) technological innovation guarantees social equality

1. the core philosophical disagreement between carnegie and lease centered on:

a) the role of individual effort in economic success
b) the necessity of government economic intervention
c) the importance of technological innovation
d) international trade policies

Explanation:

1. A: Social Darwinism posited that economic success was due to inherent superiority.
2. A: Socialism challenged the dominant economic narratives of the Gilded Age.
3. D: The primary economic tension was between government and religious - business interests.
4. B: Herbert Spencer's theory related to natural selection and economic success.
5. A: Carnegie and Lease disagreed on the role of individual effort in economic success.

Answer:

1. A. Economic success reflects inherent superiority.
2. A. Socialism
3. D. Government and religious - business institutions
4. B. Economic success is predetermined by natural selection
5. A. The role of individual effort in economic success