Andrew Carnegie's "The Gospel of Wealth" provides high schoolers an opportunity to engage more complex text. After a close reading of the essay and an analysis of Carnegie's argument that the rich are superior because they earn money,...

In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 13 fill in the blank questions regarding the rise of big business and the labor movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Eleventh graders explore the economic growth from 1878 to 1893. In this social studies instructional activity, 11th graders discuss how the improvements lead to an inequality in wealth and the problems that it caused.

Andrew Carnegie was a believer in the gospel of wealth. Read about his philosophy concerning the millions made by business tycoons in the Gilded Age, and see how he carried out this gospel.

This site, which is provided for by the Modern History Sourcebook of the Fordham University provides excerpts from an 1899 article written by Andrew Carnegie to outline his philosophy and responsibilities as a wealthy man.

The accumulation of wealth went beyond inheritance in the late 19th century. Read about three different ideas for the ordinary person to become wealthy.

The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 6: 1865-1898 in American History. The development of the middle class is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.

This practice exercise from Khan Academy covers Period 6: 1865-1898 in American History. The development of the middle class is reviewed in this resource. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.

Read about the life of this famous industrialist and philanthropist in his own words in this full-text edition published in 1920.

This site presents a general picture of what life was like in the United States at the turn of the century. Content includes compelling images, information, and documents about American life.

Two Protestant clergymen discuss the morality of wealth: William Graham Sumner defends it and the practices that create it, while Walter Rauschenbusch questions its impact on society and calls for its Christianization.

10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and tests your knowledge of industry and the labor movement in the late 19th century.

A glowing tribute to Andrew Carnegie as a philanthropist. Links are provided to related subjects including Carnegie's writings.

A brief biography on Andrew Carnegie focuses on his development of the steel industry. Includes information about his philanthropy.

Andrew Carnegie first made his fortune in railroads, but increased it in his investment in steel. Read about his company, Carnegie Steel, to whom it was sold, and how Carnegie used his money in his later life.

Resource offers a wealth of information on the development and various uses of the negro spiritual songs.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica's Guide to Black History features the Soul Stirrers, an American gospel group who were one of the first male quintets and one of the most enduring male groups. Several singers emerged from the...

This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Berry Gordy, Jr., an American businessman, founder of the Motown Record Corporation (1959), which became the most successful black-owned music company in the...