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How Did Andrew Carnegie Argue The Gospel Of Wealth

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The Gospel of Wealth was a belief by Andrew Carnegie, a wealthy Scottish immigrant. Carnegie believed that he was rich because God had given him the ability to become rich. He then believed that it was his duty to spend his money by giving to the poor or less fortunate. Other rich men at this time believed along side with Carnegie. Though Carnegie believed in giving money he wanted people to work more for it. He didn’t agree that it should just be handed out but effort put forth. People thought this way because they believed it was morally correct. I don’t really agree with this because I think that we all have the same opportunity to be great and be rich or make choices that wouldn’t make you as wealthy. On the other hand, if someone wants
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