Which of the following best defines the underlined word below? “bill gates and warren buffet are philanthropists.” a. a person who performs charitable acts for the betterment of humanity b. a person who uses his/her fortune to bail out struggling small businesses c. a war hero whose bravery is often honored with a military ceremony d. a doctor who who opens his own clinic in an urban area

A is the answer. Philanthropist is defined as, "a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes."

the industrial revolution pushed the world into modern industrialization. it changed the course of history profoundly. it caused rapid urbanization and pushed cities and countries into development. the industrial revolution began in great britain with a series with new inventions which led to the creation of machines and mass production.

this caused the country to gain wealth and money and become an international superpower. it improved transportation and manufacturing inside the country, pushed people to live in urban areas and britain to become the most powerful nation in the world for a while.