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Quiz for Debates about Laissez-Faire

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1. What did William Graham Sumner believe was the aim of humanitarians and reformers (see Document 16.5)?

To focus on the interests of the poor above all other groups

To prevent the industrious from becoming rich and powerful

To give the weak and strong the same protection under the law

To ensure that the poor and weak are clothed and fed

Correct: The answer is a. Sumner believed humanitarians and reformers were focused on the interests of the poor above all other groups. He thought that these philanthropists glossed over the faults of the poorer, weaker classes and exaggerated their misfortunes and their virtues.

Incorrect: The answer is a. Sumner believed humanitarians and reformers were focused on the interests of the poor above all other groups. He thought that these philanthropists glossed over the faults of the poorer, weaker classes and exaggerated their misfortunes and their virtues.

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2. In the excerpt from Edward Bellamy's novel (Document 16.6), what did the character Dr. Leete claim was the final step that resolved the social inequities of the late nineteenth century?

“The great city bazar crushed its country rivals with branch stores … till the business … was concentrated under one roof.”

“The small capitalists, with their innumerable petty concerns, had in fact yielded the field to the great aggregations of capital.”

“The industry and commerce of the country ... were intrusted to a single syndicate representing the people, to be conducted in the common interest for the common profit.”

“The absorption of businesses by ever larger monopolies continued.”

Correct: The answer is c. According to Bellamy's Dr. Leete, a single syndicate representing the people, to be conducted in the common interest for the common profit resolved the social inequalities of the late nineteenth century.

Incorrect: The answer is c. According to Bellamy's Dr. Leete, a single syndicate representing the people, to be conducted in the common interest for the common profit resolved the social inequalities of the late nineteenth century.

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3. Which item below describes Andrew Carnegie’s theory on how to best serve the plight of the poor (see Document 16.7)?

Individually targeted charities should focus on the disparate needs of each citizen.

Philanthropy should focus on community structures that create a path for upward mobility.

The worthy and unworthy alike should be given alms to ensure the worthy receive the help they need.

Philanthropy should be temporary in nature so that it does not become a crutch.

Correct: The answer is b. Carnegie believed the best way to serve the plight of the poor was to focus on community structures that create a path for upward mobility.

Incorrect: The answer is b. Carnegie believed the best way to serve the plight of the poor was to focus on community structures that create a path for upward mobility.

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4. Which of the following ideas summarizes Henry Demarest Lloyd’s critique of wealth (see Document 16.8)?

Wealth is more powerful than weaponry.

Power stems from knowledge alone.

Often the more subdued figures possess the most power.

Absolute power inevitably corrupts the powerful.

Correct: The answer is d. Lloyd wrote that the "great money-makers… claim[ed] a power without control, exercised through forms which make it secret, anonymous, and perpetual. The possibilities of its gratification have been widening before them without interruption since they began, and even at a thousand millions they will feel no satiation and will see no place to stop."

Incorrect: The answer is d. Lloyd wrote that the "great money-makers… claim[ed] a power without control, exercised through forms which make it secret, anonymous, and perpetual. The possibilities of its gratification have been widening before them without interruption since they began, and even at a thousand millions they will feel no satiation and will see no place to stop."

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5. What did Edward Bellamy and Henry Demarest Lloyd view as the core problem of laissez-faire (see Document 16.6 and Document 16.8)?

Consolidation of big business

Corruption of labor unions

Lack of charity for the poor

Increased government intervention

Correct: The answer is a. Bellamy and Lloyd would have agreed that consolidation of big business was the core problem of laissez-faire.

Incorrect: The answer is a. Bellamy and Lloyd would have agreed that consolidation of big business was the core problem of laissez-faire.