How did the Social Gospel influence the efforts at reform during ...

[genevieve1028]

Question 1

Charles Sheldon, in his best-selling book In His Steps, called on Americans to ask what would Jesus do in terms of dealing with wealth and other social problems in America.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

The economic downturn through the Panic of 1873 led many Midwestern women to take up the quest to start a new temperance movement.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 3

Jacob Riis, in his publication How the Other Half Lives, examined the
 
  A) horrific conditions in the meatpacking plants in Chicago.
  B) dilapidated housing conditions for poor and immigrant residents of New York City.
  C) nature of political corruption in Detroit.
  D) ramifications of alcohol abuse on families in Boston.

Question 4

How did the Social Gospel influence the efforts at reform during the progressive era?
 
  A) It called on government to raise taxes to help pay for reform measures.
  B) It encouraged the poor to accept their position in society and not seek assistance.
  C) It utilized religious ethics to tackle issues of poverty and labor exploitation.
  D) It asked Americans to ignore religious ethics in their quest to reform society.

[lcapri7]

Answer 1

Answer: TRUE

Answer 2

Answer: TRUE

Answer 3

Answer: B

Answer 4

Answer: C

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