19 Feb Gospel of Wealth Discussion
Andrew Carnegie was the richest man in the world in his day. He wrote the essay Wealth (since known as “The Gospel of Wealth”) in order to explain how tremendous fortunes like his occurred and what, if any, social responsibility he and others like him had for other people, especially the poor. After reading Carnegie’s thoughts, do you think he is correct? Do you see rich men like him in the world today? Who and what are they doing that makes them similar to Carnegie?
Ida B. Wells-Barnett Discussion
All primary discussion posts must be 100 words or more and at least 75 words when you are replying to another student and you must reply to at least one student.
How does lynching work in America according to journalist Ida B. Wells-Barnett? She details that one cause is usually provided for lynching’s. What was it, and why does she think it was not persuasive? What does this article tell us about 1900 America?
