Why were many Northerners offended by the extravagant spending of the newly wealthy?

Question

Why were many Northerners offended by the extravagant spending of the newly wealthy?

They believed that the wealth should be spread around.
Many people that served the war cause began to starve.
They did not believe in foolish spending during times of war and strife.
They believed the wealth would be short-lived and poverty would ensue.

I know it isnt A, is it b?

Answer 1

I lean toward C. Please check your text.

Answer 2

For anyone taking this now the answer is

C) They did not believe in foolish spending during times of war and strife.
I just took my test and this was correct.

Answer 3

will do thank you

Answer 4

You're welcome.

Answer 5

Yes, you are correct. The statement "Many people that served the war cause began to starve" explains why many Northerners were offended by the extravagant spending of the newly wealthy. During the time period you are referring to, which would likely be the Gilded Age or the post-Civil War era, a significant portion of the population had faced economic hardships and sacrifices due to the war. As a result, the excessive spending of the newly wealthy created a stark contrast and sense of inequality, as many who had served in the war struggled to make ends meet or experienced poverty. Thus, the extravagant spending of the newly wealthy was seen as insensitive and disregarding the struggles faced by those who had served their country.