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Which of the following statements summarizes what moral reform groups stood for during the Gilded Age?
A) First and foremost, they wanted to alleviate the living circumstances of the poor and relied purely on "moral suasion" to do so.
B) They wanted to spread Protestantism in other parts of the world and started a missionary campaign that reached all classes.
C) Their main concern was to eradicate the "sinful" activities such as alcoholism, prostitution, and gambling and to "Christianize the government."
D) Above all else, they believed the pursuit of riches was immoral and focused on the sins of corporations over the individual.
E) They exclusively represented the interests of former slaves and failed to gain any members in the white South.
Moral Suasion
The abolitionist strategy that sought to end slavery by persuading both slaveowners and complicit northerners that the institution was evil.
Moral Reform Groups
Organizations that emerged, particularly in the 19th century, with the goal of improving society by combating perceived moral failings, such as alcohol consumption, gambling, and prostitution.
Gilded Age
A term describing the late 19th century period in the United States marked by rapid industrialization, economic growth, and ostentatious wealth among the upper class.
- Gain insight into the essential tenets of Social Darwinism and its ramifications for society.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the essential tenets of Social Darwinism and its ramifications for society.
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