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jho37

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Question 1

Before writing The Gospel of Wealth, Andrew Carnegie had made his fortune in:
 
  A) electric power generation.
  B) railroads.
  C) steel production.
  D) banking.

Question 2

The cheapest labor for unskilled jobs such as woodworking and garments was usually:
 
  A) new immigrants, especially women.
  B) migrants from the farms.
  C) southern African Americans.
  D) former skilled craftworkers.

Question 3

Judging from the cartoon showing it as an octopus, many Americans at the turn of the century saw Standard Oil as:
 
  A) a public benefactor.
  B) a threat to government and people alike.
  C) friendly and trustworthy.
  D) a victim of anti-business propaganda.


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mceravolo

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Reply #1 on: Sep 21, 2019

Answer 1

Answer: C

Answer 2

Answer: A

Answer 3

Answer: B


jho37

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Reply 2 on: Sep 21, 2019
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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