USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

AMERICAN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN THE GILDED AGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Donating money for social or cultural improvements and enrichment.
A
Robber Baron
B
Political Boss
C
Philanthropist
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It meant “love of humanity.” Today, philanthropy means generosity in all its forms and is often defined as giving gifts of “time, talent and treasure” to help make life better for other people. You can practice philanthropy by making a monetary gift, such as a donation to a cause you believe in.

Detailed explanation-2: -Social justice philanthropy focuses on the root causes of social, racial, economic and environmental injustices. It strives to include the people who are impacted by those injustices as decision-makers.

Detailed explanation-3: -In short, a philanthropist is someone who donates their money, experience, time, talent or skills to help others and create a better world. Though we often think of them as people who have millions of dollars to donate, you don’t have to be a famous philanthropist with a huge net worth to qualify.

Detailed explanation-4: -Giving and volunteering helps recipients and philanthropists alike. Being philanthropic develops empathy and broadens our perspectives of the world. It can provide a sense of purpose or meaning and often increases a person’s happiness and sense of optimism.

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