chapter 3-section 4 – Flashcards
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indivisualism
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belief that people could rise in society and go as far as their talent & commitment would take them
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evolve
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develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form
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Social Darwinism
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Powerful idea of this era, Charles Darwin's theory of evolution & natural selection applied to human society. correct to "to survival of the fittest" philosophy
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philanthropy
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Wealthy Americans must use their fortunes to further social progress; support social causes
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settlement house
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poor neighborhoods, where middle class residents lived with and helped poor residents
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Americanization
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assimilate immigrant children by teaching them about American culture; Public schools were crucial to this process
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Gilded age
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the time period that might appear to sparkle, but beneath the surface lay corruption
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Herbert Spencer
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English philosopher, biologist, anthropologist, sociologist, and prominent classical liberal political theorist- correct to: 1st proposed idea of "individualism"
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Social Gospel
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improve conditions in cities following Biblical ideas of charity & justice. Tried to apply Christian law to social problems.
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Dwight L. Moody
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a gifted preacher, believed in helping poor by redeeming souls & reforming character
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Booker T. Washington
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Leader of movement to provide education for African Americans
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describe how changes in art and literature reflected the issues and characteristics of the late 19 century
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art became more freedom of expression that having to abide by certain specifics, while literature portrayed people realistically instead of idealizing them.
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how did the Social Darwinists and members of the Social Gospel movement differ in their views of individuals in the industrialized society?
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Darwinists felt that poor people were lazy, and unfit to survive. The social gospel thought that it was our responsibility to help the poor and addressed the excess of industrialization.
