In the late 1800s, the social gospel movement was based on the belief that less fortunate individuals were weak and unfit to survive. it was a person's moral duty to help less fortunate people. drinking alcohol was the cause of many problems in society. it was the government's duty to provide services for people.

Which statement best describes standard oil in the late 1800s? standard oil controlled only a small number of the nation’s oil refineries. standard oil was a single business that operated in a small region. standard oil controlled only the means and methods of oil production. standard oil owned ninety percent of all oil refineries in the united states.