Which of the following arguments did Andrew Carnegie make in his famous 1889 essay "Wealth" (later called "The Gospel of Wealth")?

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In his essay "Wealth," Andrew Carnegie argued that industrialization had led to an increase in the gap between the rich and poor, but that everyone's standard of living had still risen. He believed that it was the duty of the wealthy to use their money to benefit society and promote social progress, rather than accumulating wealth for themselves.

Which of the Following Arguments Did Andrew Carnegie Make in His