Question 14 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A
Read the quotation from the Omaha Platform.“The fruits of the toil of millions are boldly stolen to build up colossal fortunes for a few, unprecedented in the history of mankind; and the possessors of those, in turn, despise the republic and endanger liberty. From the same prolific womb of governmental injustice we breed the two great classes—tramps and millionaires.” What sentence best summarizes the above quotation?
Answer
A
The “common people” often take advantage of the wealthy class.
B
The wealthy often profit from the hard work of the lower class.
C
The wealthy succeed because they are stronger than the lower class.
D
There are three economic classes: the rich, the poor, and the middle class.
Explanation
The quotation says that the fruits of millions of people’s labor are stolen to create enormous fortunes for a few. This means wealthy people profit from the hard work of the lower class, which is choice B. The quotation does not say that the wealthy succeed because they are stronger, or describe three economic classes.
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