Question

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? The “common people” often take advantage of the wealthy class. The wealthy often profit from the hard work of the lower class. The wealthy succeed because they are stronger than the lower class. There are three economic classes: the rich, the poor, and the middle class.

Answer 1

The correct answer is
The wealthy often profit from the hard work of the lower class.

The idea is that the lower class works hard while the rich ones reap what the lower class earns. The rich get richer while the poor get poorer. This is a very Marxist way of thinking because Marx himself claimed this and claimed that the classes should be abolished.

Answer 2

Answer:

The wealthy often profit from the hard work of the lower class.