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Question 6 • United States History and Geography

Washington Gladden, a leader in the social gospel movement, supported

Answer
A
increased government regulation of people's individual wealth.
B
a laissez-faire approach to businesses.
C
increased government regulation of big businesses.
D
decreased government regulation of big businesses.

Explanation

Washington Gladden believed that society should address the poverty and inequality caused by industrialization. In keeping with the social gospel movement, he supported government action to curb abuses by powerful corporations, including increased regulation of big businesses. A laissez-faire approach would leave businesses largely unchecked, which he opposed.

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