GildedAge
100 years ago, the Social Gospel movement pushed to improve workers’ lives – but also to promote its vision of Christian America
100 years ago, the Social Gospel movement pushed to improve workers’ lives – but also to promote its vision of Christian America The Social Gospel movement, which emerged 100 years ago, aimed to improve workers’ lives and promote a vision of Christian America, but also perpetuated white Christian nationalism and anti-immigrant rhetoric. The movement’s leaders […]
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A warning for Democrats from the Gilded Age and the 1896 election
A warning for Democrats from the Gilded Age and the 1896 election A warning for Democrats from the Gilded Age: The party’s internal struggles hampered its ability to wage successful national campaigns, as seen in the 1896 election. The Gilded Age (1870-1900) was characterized by rapid industrialization, increased immigration, and debates over economic policy, mirroring […]
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