USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

AMERICAN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN THE GILDED AGE

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What does philanthropy mean?
A
generously donating money to good causes
B
future generations; your kid’s kids
C
being wealthy and leaving all of your money to 1 son
D
a place where different nationalities and religions are mixed together
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Greek playwright Aeschylus coined the term philanthropy in the 5th century BCE. 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Key Takeaways. Philanthropy refers to charitable acts or other good works that help others or society as a whole. Philanthropy can include donating money to a worthy cause or volunteering time, effort, or other forms of altruism.

Detailed explanation-3: -History of U.S. Philanthropy. The word “philanthropy” derives from the Ancient Greek phrase philanthropia, meaning “to love people.” Today, the concept of philanthropy includes the act of voluntary giving by individuals or groups to promote the common good.

Detailed explanation-4: -The word “philanthropy” comes to the English language from Greek. In the Greek tradition, the word philanthropy grows from the words “philos” meaning “love” and “anthropos” meaning “man” or “humanity.” Literally, in the original Greek meaning, the word philanthropy is the “love of humanity.”

Detailed explanation-5: -: one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy.

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