Does a leader’s background (including how they were raised, how much money they have) determine how good of a leader they can be? Defend your response.

No

Explanation:

Realistically, a person's background does not necessarily determine how good of a leader they would be. What really makes one a good leader comes from within; their inward drive to lead others. This was beautifully captured in the quote by John C. Maxwell who said,

"A great leader's courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position."

Although external factors like the environment where they were raised can contribute to having good leadership qualities;  it is not the determining factor.

For example, some people may learn leadership skills not from their families, but by observing or learning from others in their own societies or others different from theirs.